Callicarpa japonica (Japanese Beautyberry)

Callicarpa japonica (Japanese Beautyberry) purple fruit clusters among vibrant green leaves in close up.
Callicarpa japonica (Japanese Beautyberry) clusters of round purple fruit nestled among pointed green leaves.

Botanical name: Callicarpa japonica

Common names: Japanese Beautyberry, Murasaki Shikibu

Family: Lamiaceae    (Formerly:Verbenaceae)

Origin: Japan

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 5-8

Large shrub 5-10 ft tallPlant used for bonsaiPlant form: Large bush; suitable for bonsai
Plant mature sizeMature height: 5-10 ft
Full sunSemi-shadeSun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor; semi-shade
Subtropical plant. Mature plant cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short timeCold tolerance: Tolerates light freezing to about 30°F for short periods (mature plants). Young plants must be protected.
Watering: Regular. Let topsoil dry slightlyWatering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryWatering: Regular; moderate
Pink flowersFlower color: Pink
Suitable forSuitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing

Similar plants: Callicarpa japonica (Japanese Beautyberry)


Callicarpa japonica (Japanese Beautyberry) purple fruit clusters among vibrant light green ovate leaves close up
Callicarpa japonica (Japanese Beautyberry) clusters of small round purple fruit nestled between textured green leaves
Callicarpa japonica (Japanese Beautyberry) shrub covered in round purple fruit and green leaves
Callicarpa japonica (Japanese Beautyberry) shrub growing with abundant round purple fruit and green leaves
Callicarpa japonica (Japanese Beautyberry) with small purple fruit clusters and green leaves on plant
Callicarpa japonica (Japanese Beautyberry) with dense foliage and clusters of round purple fruit


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