About

Beauty Berry

Callicarpa bodinieri var. giraldii, commonly known as Beautyberry, is a deciduous shrub native to China.
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The Appearance

A small to medium-sized deciduous shrub with arching branches and green, lance-shaped leaves. It produces clusters of small pink flowers followed by bright purple berries.


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The Produce

These berries persist into the fall, adding a pop of colour to the landscape when many other plants have lost their leaves.


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The Flowers

Produces clusters of small pink flowers in summer, followed by bright purple berries in autumn.


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The Leaves

The Callicarpa bodinieri var. giraldii, commonly known as Beautyberry, has simple, opposite leaves that are elliptic to ovate in shape, measuring approximately 5 to 10 centimetres in length and 2 to 5 centimetres in width.


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The Bark

The bark is light brown and smooth, becoming more fissured with age.


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The Habitat

Prefers well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. Commonly found in gardens and parks.


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The Ecology

Provides habitat and food for various wildlife, including birds and insects. The berries are particularly attractive to birds.


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The Culture

Valued for its ornamental berries and foliage. Often planted in gardens and parks.


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Fun Facts

Beauty Berry is known for its striking purple berries, which add a splash of color to autumn gardens.

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