species 10,206 observations
Purple Beautyberry
Callicarpa dichotoma
Field notes
Callicarpa dichotoma is a species of flowering plant in the family Lamiaceae. It is sometimes referred to by the common names purple beautyberry or early amethyst. They are cultivated as garden shrubs. The flowers are pink to white. The berries which are small drupes are purple. The fruits grow closely together in large clusters. The fruit provides food for wild life. The berries are edible and have a mild taste. This species can be found in China, Vietnam, Korea and Japan.
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Range
Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided
Key traits
- Layer
- Shrubs
- Light
- Full sun Part shade
- Moisture
- Dry Well drained Moist
- Drought tolerant
- Yes
- Deer resistant
- Yes
From NC State Extension and USDA PLANTS.