Callicarpa Early Amethyst #3
Callicarpa ‘Early Amethyst’ (Beautyberry) is a compact, deciduous ornamental shrub valued for its vivid purple fruit and tidy, mounded growth habit. It produces soft green foliage through spring and summer, followed by small pink-lavender flowers that bloom along the stems. By late summer to early fall—earlier than many other beautyberry varieties—the branches become covered in dense clusters of bright amethyst-purple berries that encircle the stems and often persist after the leaves drop, creating a striking seasonal display. Its naturally rounded form and moderate size make it well suited for borders, mass plantings, and foundation beds, while the berries attract birds and add strong fall interest to the landscape.
Hardiness Zones:
USDA Zones 6–10Mature Size:
Typically 3–4 ft tall and 3–4 ft wide
(compact, rounded to slightly arching habit)Light Requirements:
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Full sun to partial shade
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Best flowering and brightest berry color in full sun
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Tolerates light shade but may have fewer berries and looser growth
Water Requirements:
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Moderate moisture
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Water regularly during establishment
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Prefers well-drained soil
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Once established, moderately drought tolerant, but performs best with consistent watering
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