Early Amethyst Beautyberry is a loose open deciduous shrub valued for its attractive fruits. The mild green foliage has no fall color. Clusters of tiny lavender pink flowers bloom in summer attracting bees and butterflies , then give way to bursts of bright magenta fruits that ripen earlier than the species and persists into early winter. Best foliage color in full sun , but some shade promotes drought tolerance.
| Type: | Shrub |
| Height: | 3’ - 4’ |
| Spread: | 3’ - 5’ |
| Spacing: | 4’ |
| USDA Hardiness Zone: | 5 - 8 |
| Culture: | Full Sun , Part Sun |
| Bloom Color: | Pink |
| Season of Interest: | Summer, Fall |
MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low maintenance plant. Prune back 6” in winter or early spring to better flowering. Multiple plants encourage better fruits and flowering. No serious pests of diseases.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Wildlife Gardens, Naturalized Areas , and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Holly , Orange Berry , Abelia
IMAGES: Photo by David J. Stang, Callicarpa dichotoma Early Amethyst 1zz, CC BY-SA 4.0, (2) Photo (c)2007 Derek Ramsey (Ram-Man), Purple Beautyberry Callicarpa dichotoma 'Early Amethyst' Berries 3008px, CC BY-SA 2.5, (3) Photo (c)2007 Derek Ramsey (Ram-Man), Purple Beautyberry Callicarpa dichotoma 'Early Amethyst' Leaves 2800px, CC BY-SA 2.5
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.