Home / Guides / Plant Files / Lamiaceae

Callicarpa Species, Beauty Berry, White Beautyberry 'Albifructus'

Callicarpadichotoma

Upload Image Print Article
Callicarpa dichotoma by ButterflyGardnr
Upload Image Print Article
Family
Lamiaceae (lay-mee-AY-see-ee)
Info
Genus
Callicarpa (kal-ee-KAR-puh)
Info
Species
dichotoma (dy-KAW-toh-muh)
Info
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Deciduous
Height
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Spacing
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other Details
Category
Shrubs
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Chartreuse/Yellow
Where to Grow

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Flowers are fragrant
Bloom Size

Unknown - Tell us

Other details

Unknown - Tell us

Soil pH requirements

Unknown - Tell us

Patent Information

Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
Seed Collecting
Unblemished fruit must be significantly overripe before harvesting seed; clean and dry seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Tampa, Florida

Barbourville, Kentucky

Conway, South Carolina

Temple, Texas

View this plant in a garden
2 members have or want this plant for trade

Featured Videos

Gardener's Notes:

Post Comment
1
positive
1
neutral
0
negative
Sort By:
Post Comment
Sort By:
B
B
ButterflyGardnr
Orlando, FL (Zone 9b) | November 2004 | positive

Callicarpa americana var. albifructa is believed to be a mutation of the purple berried variety. Notice that the clusters of white...Read More

S
S
smiln32
Oklahoma City, OK (Zone 7a) | November 2004 | neutral

This variety has white berries instead of the vibrant purple ones. This is a very fast grower. Prune in winter. It has long slender a...Read More

Popular Plants
SEE ALL
Iris
Peppers
Hydrangeas
Hostas
Contribute to Dave’s Garden
Add a New Plant to the List
Featured
BUG FILES
Ringed Xenica
(Geitoneura acantha)
BIRD FILES
Canada Goose
(Branta canadensis)
Quick Links
View All Families
View All Genera
View All Species
Freeze/Frost Dates
PlantFiles FAQ
Plants with no Photos
Contribute to Dave’s Garden
Add a New Plant to the List
Featured
BUG FILES
Ringed Xenica
(Geitoneura acantha)
BIRD FILES
Canada Goose
(Branta canadensis)