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Callicarpa japonica

Japanese Beautyberry

Japanese Beautyberry is similar to our native species, but has smaller leaves and berries, and the fruits tend to be paler in color as well.

Drought-tolerant native shrubs
Great food and cover for songbirds and quail

Item

Description

On Hand

14648 12-30in S1RPM 4000

More about Callicarpa japonica :

Japanese Beautyberry is a good hedge plant. To increase fruiting, prune it back hard in late winter. Or let it grow naturally as a graceful, arching shrub.

Japanese Beautyberry Growing and Maintenance Tips:

Callicarpa thrive in fertile, well-drained soil in full sun or dappled light. They are especially at home along the wood's edge. This plant flowers and produces fruit on the current years growth, so prune hard when buds begin to swell in early spring. Produced using Forrest Keeling's patented RPM Root Production Method ® technology for exceptional growth and survivability.

Height:

6-8 Feet

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Spread:

4-6 Feet

Hardiness Zone:

6 - 10

Characteristics & Attributes
Exposure
Partial Shade
Soil Moisture Preference
Moist, Well-Drained
Average
Attracts Wildlife
Songbirds
Upland Birds and Game
Habit
Deciduous
Attributes
Drought Tolerant