Callicarpa japonica - P9

Description
The Beauty berry (Callicarpa japonica) is an upright, shrub-like garden plant with decorative, purple fruits. It produces white flowers from June to July. The Beauty berry also has egg-shaped, medium-green leaves. In a sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained, loose, nutrient-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 1.5 metres and grows to a width of approx. 1.5 metres.

Bulletpoints
* Fruit ornamentation * the flowers are highly favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * cut flower * attractive dark red autumn colouring

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of Beauty berry are medium green, egg-shaped. Beauty berry turns bright dark red in autumn.

Frost hardiness
The Beauty berry has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Beauty berry is upright and shrub-like in structure.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the ground is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Flower
The white flowers appear from June to July.

Fruit
The purple fruits of Callicarpa japonica are particularly decorative. These appear from September.

Use
Privacy screen, cottage garden, pruning, ornamental shrub, bee pasture, bird food plant