Shrubs & garden character · Western North Carolina field companion

Beautyberry

Callicarpa

Strong purple foliage and berry contrast. Best color and fruit in sun; prune lightly after winter.

Sun Exposure: Full sun to part shade
Mature Height (ft): 4–5
Mature Width (ft): 3–4
Bloom Season: summer; violet berries in fall

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Sun Exposure

Full sun to part shade

Growth Habit

Upright, narrow shrub

Mature Height (ft)

4–5

Mature Width (ft)

3–4

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Bloom Season

summer; violet berries in fall

Bloom Color

White-pink

Evergreen / Deciduous

Deciduous

WNC Notes

Strong purple foliage and berry contrast. Best color and fruit in sun; prune lightly after winter.

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