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purple beautyberry

Scientific Name: Callicarpa dichotoma

Family: Verbenaceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Shrub

Duration: Perennial

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Purple Beautyberry: A Colorful Addition to Your Garden

The purple beautyberry, with its vibrant berries and attractive foliage, is a deciduous shrub that brings a splash of color to any garden. Its beauty shines especially in the fall when its clusters of purple berries create a captivating display.

Considerations for Pets

  • The text mentions that the berries are "edible", however, this does not mean they are necessarily safe or palatable for all animals.
  • The presence of berries, especially in abundance, may be tempting to pets.

Considerations for Children

  • The plant produces small, round berries that may be attractive to children.

Common and Scientific Names

  • Scientific Name: Callicarpa dichotoma
  • Common Names: Purple Beautyberry, American Beautyberry, Beautyberry

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Family: Laminaceae
  • Synonyms: Mentions Callicarpa bodinieri Giraldii 'Profusion' and various cultivars like 'Early Amethyst' and 'Issai'.

Distribution and Habitat

  • Native to China, Korea, and Japan.
  • American Beautyberry (Callicarpa americana) is native to the southeastern United States and Mississippi.

Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits

  • Deciduous shrub, typically growing 2-4 feet tall.
  • Known for its arching stems and compact, rounded form.
  • Young foliage often bronze-purple, turning dark green in summer and golden-purple in autumn.
  • Flowers are small and lilac-like, appearing in spring.
  • Produces clusters of small, glossy, lilac-violet to purple (or sometimes white) berries in fall.
  • Leaves are oppositely arranged on the stem.
  • Berries remain on the plant after the foliage drops.

Interactions with Other Organisms

  • Studies suggest beautyberry leaves may contain substances relevant to mosquito control.

Resources and Further Information

  • Dave's Garden is mentioned as a community for sharing gardening tips and ideas.
  • USDA PLANTS database (Symbol: CADI) contains information on Callicarpa dichotoma.
  • Shutterstock is mentioned as a resource for stock photos of purple beautyberry.
  • GardenerDirect.com is mentioned as a source to buy Beautyberry Shrubs.