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.

Guide botanique

Beautyberry.

Callicarpa bodinieri

Prononciation kal-li-KAR-puh bo-DIN-ee-er-ee

Aussi appelée Bodinier's Beautyberry

Beautyberry is a lovely deciduous shrub known for its clusters of vibrant, metallic purple berries that appear in autumn. It adds a wonderful splash of color to the garden when most other plants are fading. You'll enjoy watching birds visit the branches to snack on the fruit throughout the winter.

En un coup d'œil

Niveau d'entretien: Facile
Type de plante: Deciduous shrub
Lumière: Full sun to partial shade
Lumière en intérieur: Lumière vive indirecte
Arrosage: Tous les 7 à 14 jours
Taille adulte: 6 to 10 feet
Croissance: Moyenne
Rusticité: USDA 6 à 9
Floraison: Mid to late summer

Entretien

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.

Arrosage: Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged during the growing season.
Engrais: Apply a balanced slow release fertilizer once in early spring.
Taille: Cut back stems in late winter to promote a bushier shape and better fruit production.
Rempotage: If grown in a container, move to a larger pot every few years to refresh the soil.
Sol: Well draining, fertile soil
pH du sol: 6.0 to 7.5
Température: -20 à 35°C
Humidité: 40 à 70%
Résistance à la sécheresse: Moyenne
Durée de vie: Perennial, typically 15 to 20 years
Résistance aux chevreuils et lapins: Moyenne

Signes qu'il faut rempoter

Roots growing out of drainage holes
Water running straight through the pot
Stunted growth during the active season

Sécurité

Humains: The plant is generally considered non-toxic, but the berries are not for human consumption.
Enfants: Keep small children away from the berries to prevent accidental ingestion, as they are not meant for eating.
Allergènes de contact: There are no significant reports of skin irritation from handling this shrub.
Allergènes aéroportés: The pollen may cause mild reactions in sensitive individuals during the summer bloom.
Comestibilité: The berries are not considered edible for humans and may cause stomach upset if ingested.

Comment l'identifier

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

Hauteur: 1,8 à 3m
Envergure: 1,8 à 3m
Feuilles: green, bronze, deciduous
Fleurs: lilac, pink, 0,3 à 0,5cm
Fruits: violet, purple, Autumn to winter

Problèmes courants

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

La cultiver

Multiplication: cuttings, seed
Quand planter: spring, autumn
Hivernage: 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.
En pot: It can grow in large containers, but it prefers being in the ground to reach its full potential.

Softwood Cuttings

1. Take 10cm cuttings in early summer.
2. Remove lower leaves.
3. Dip in rooting hormone.
4. Place in moist potting mix.
5. Keep in a humid spot until rooted.

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

Bonnes associations

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

Espèces similaires

Callicarpe d'Amérique — A native alternative that is better suited for North American gardens.

Science

Famille: Lamiaceae
Genre: Callicarpa
Ordre: Lamiales
Classe: Magnoliopsida
Région d'origine: Central and western China.
Préservation: 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.

Intérêt pour la faune: nectar source, winter bird food
Pollinisateurs: abeilles, papillons
Utilisations: ornamental shrub, winter interest, wildlife garden

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Floraison

Fructification

Feuillage

Repères écologiques

Salinité: 1/9
Réaction du sol: 5/9
Lumière: 6/9
Température: 5/9
Humidité: 5/9
Nutriments: 5/9

Taxonomie vérifiée avec le GBIF.

Ce qu'on demande souvent

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.

D'où vient le nom

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.

Bon à savoir

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.

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