Callicarpa 'Leucocarpa' | Beautyberry | Shrub
Callicarpa 'Leucocarpa' belongs to the plant family LAMIACE and Genus Callicarpa This Shrub prefers Well drained soil a pH of 7 . All plants need light to allow the photosynthesis process of converting carbon dioxide to growth sugars to take place. Some plants need more sun-light than others. For this plant those sunlight conditions are well described as … Full sun to light shade
We are often asked about plants for humming bird attraction. Unfortunately Callicarpa 'Leucocarpa' does not attract these beautiful hummingbird, sunbird or nectar feeding varieties of garden birds
If you're looking for a plant well known for its display of Autumn foliage then consider Callicarpa 'Leucocarpa' for its Fall leaf properties
Callicarpa 'Leucocarpa' beautyberry is not known as a butterfly attracting plant
Callicarpa 'Leucocarpa' | Beautyberry is either a deciduous plant which means it loses its leaves in Autumn or Fall or it can be classed as an evergreen but only for warmer climates (maintains leaves all year round). Beware using trees that lose their leaves around fish ponds.
Almost all plants grown in gardens need to be fed using fertilzer in order to see them at their best. For this plant the suggested fertilizer program would be based upon … Typical mix of: 3 parts Nitrogen (N), 2 parts Phosphorous (P) and 3 parts Potassium (K for Latin name Kalium).
Callicarpa 'Leucocarpa' has an attractive autumn display of leaves. Beautyberry has a colorful display of berries in the fall and early winter. This plant can survive cold winters where the average annual low is -20 Fahrenheit. This species needs summer days with high heat. Full sun to light shade is needed for this plant to do its best. It needs soil that is well drained.
Callicarpa 'Leucocarpa' will under good growing conditions survive and prosper between 5 and20 years.
Callicarpa 'Leucocarpa' is a woody perennial. Leaves: Beautyberry has leaves that turn yellow or pink in autumn. Typically the blossoms are either pink or white.
This specimen plant will normally never grow higher than 8' feet will have an overall spread somewhere between ... not specified on this plants page
The Marrubium vulgare also known as white horehound is known for producing colorful berries
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"Heat-zone Gardening: How to choose plants that thrive in your region's warmest weather", Dr. H. Marc Cathey with Linda Bellamy, American Horticultural Society, Time-Life Books, 1998.