Beautyberry.

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Pflegestufe

Einfach

Pflanzenart

Deciduous shrub

Licht

Full sun to partial shade

Licht im Innenraum

Hell, indirekt

Gießen

Alle 7 bis 14 Tage

Endgröße

6 to 10 feet

Wachstum

Mittel

Winterhärte

USDA 6 bis 9

Blütezeit

Mid to late summer

Pflege

Plant this shrub in well draining soil and provide regular moisture during the first year to help it establish. Prune back the stems in late winter to encourage vigorous new growth and more berries. Watch for yellowing leaves which can indicate poor drainage or nutrient issues.

Gießen

Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged during the growing season.

Düngen

Apply a balanced slow release fertilizer once in early spring.

Schneiden

Cut back stems in late winter to promote a bushier shape and better fruit production.

Umtopfen

If grown in a container, move to a larger pot every few years to refresh the soil.

Boden

Well draining, fertile soil

Boden-pH

6.0 to 7.5

Temperatur

-20 bis 35°C

Luftfeuchtigkeit

40 bis 70%

Trockenheitstoleranz

Mittel

Lebensdauer

Perennial, typically 15 to 20 years

Wildverbiss-Resistenz

Mittel

Sicherheit

Menschen

The plant is generally considered non-toxic, but the berries are not for human consumption.

Kinder

Keep small children away from the berries to prevent accidental ingestion, as they are not meant for eating.

Kontaktallergene

There are no significant reports of skin irritation from handling this shrub.

Allergene in der Luft

The pollen may cause mild reactions in sensitive individuals during the summer bloom.

Essbarkeit

The berries are not considered edible for humans and may cause stomach upset if ingested.

So erkennst du die Pflanze

• Clusters of bright purple berries
• Opposite, ovate, serrated green leaves
• Small lilac flowers in summer
• Arching, woody stems

Höhe

1,8 bis 3m

Breite

1,8 bis 3m

Blätter

green, bronze, deciduous

Blüten

lilac, pink, 0,3 bis 0,5cm

Früchte

violet, purple, Autumn to winter

Häufige Probleme

• Leaf spot — Fungal spots appear on foliage during periods of high humidity.

Standort und Pflege

Vermehrung

cuttings, seed

Pflanzzeit

spring, autumn

Überwinterung

Apply a layer of mulch around the base to protect roots from extreme temperature fluctuations. In very cold areas, the stems may die back to the ground but will regrow in spring.

Im Kübel

It can grow in large containers, but it prefers being in the ground to reach its full potential.

Group with late blooming perennials to ensure the garden remains vibrant as the beautyberry begins to fruit.

Gute Pflanzpartner

• Anemone hupehensis — They share similar light requirements and bloom at the same time.
• Funkie — The broad leaves provide a nice textural contrast to the shrub.

Ähnliche Arten

• Schönfrucht — A native alternative that is better suited for North American gardens.

Botanisches

Familie

Lamiaceae

Gattung

Callicarpa

Ordnung

Lamiales

Klasse

Magnoliopsida

Ursprüngliche Heimat

Central and western China.

Artenschutz

This species is not currently listed as endangered or threatened in its native range.

It thrives in woodland edges where it benefits from dappled light and consistent soil moisture.

Nutzen für Wildtiere

nectar source, winter bird food

Bestäuber

Bienen, Schmetterlinge

Verwendung

ornamental shrub, winter interest, wildlife garden

Taxonomie abgeglichen mit GBIF.

Häufige Fragen

Does it need pruning?

Pruning in late winter helps maintain a tidy shape and encourages more fruit production.

Why are there no berries?

Planting multiple shrubs close together often improves cross pollination and berry set.

Woher der Name kommt

The genus name Callicarpa combines the Greek words kallos for beauty and karpos for fruit. The specific epithet honors the French missionary and botanist Emile-Marie Bodinier.

Gut zu wissen

• The name Callicarpa comes from Greek words meaning beautiful fruit.
• It is often called the beautyberry for its intense berry color.
• The berries are a vital food source for birds when other resources are scarce in winter.