Deciduous Shrub – Purple Beautyberry

Purple Beautyberry 

Botanical name: callicarpa dichotoma 

Beginner friendly?: yes

Average size at maturity: 3-10 ft in height with a 3-5 ft spread 

Hardy zone: zones 5-8 

Growth rate: grows 1-2 ft per year 

Foliage color: green 

Flower color: pink, purple 

Bloom time:  summer blooms and harvest 

Pruning instructions: prune in the early spring to maintain desired shape and size 

Propagation methods: propagate with cuttings during the fall months 

Landscape use: mass planting, borders, wildlife garden 

Special features: edible purple berries for harvest in the summer months, disease resistant, deer resistant, cold-hardy, attracts wildlife, pet-friendly 

Light needs: 6 hours of sun per day 

Watering instructions: keep soil consistently moist but not soggy 

Fertilizing instructions : use a slow release balanced fertilizer once a year in the early spring 

Best time to plant: spring, fall 

Best type of soil:  loam, sand 

Companion plants: aster, winterberry, butterfly bush 

Toxicity level: non-toxic for humans and pets 

Invasive species: no