Beautyberry.

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Nivel de cuidados

Fácil

Tipo de planta

Deciduous shrub

Luz

Full sun to partial shade

Luz en interior

Luz indirecta brillante

Riego

Cada 7 a 14 días

Tamaño adulto

6 to 10 feet

Ritmo de crecimiento

Medio

Rusticidad

USDA 6 a 9

Floración

Mid to late summer

Cuidados

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.

Riego

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

Abonado

Apply a balanced slow release fertilizer once in early spring.

Poda

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

Trasplante

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

Suelo

Well draining, fertile soil

pH del suelo

6.0 to 7.5

Temperatura

-20 a 35°C

Humedad

40 a 70%

Tolerancia a la sequía

Moderada

Longevidad

Perennial, typically 15 to 20 years

Resistencia a ciervos y conejos

Moderada

Seguridad

Personas

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

Niños

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

Alérgenos por contacto

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

Alérgenos en el aire

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

Comestibilidad

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

Cómo identificarla

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

Altura

1,8 a 3m

Anchura

1,8 a 3m

Hojas

green, bronze, deciduous

Flores

lilac, pink, 0,3 a 0,5cm

Frutos

violet, purple, Autumn to winter

Problemas frecuentes

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

Cómo cultivarla

Propagación

cuttings, seed

Cuándo plantar

spring, autumn

Cuidados en invierno

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 maceta

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.

Buenas compañeras

• 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.

Especies parecidas

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

Ciencia

Familia

Lamiaceae

Género

Callicarpa

Orden

Lamiales

Clase

Magnoliopsida

Distribución natural

Central and western China.

Conservación

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.

Valor para la fauna

nectar source, winter bird food

Polinizadores

abejas, mariposas

Usos

ornamental shrub, winter interest, wildlife garden

Taxonomía cotejada con GBIF.

Lo que más preguntan

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.

De dónde viene el nombre

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.

Bueno saberlo

• 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.