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Beautyberries (Callicarpa)
Beautyberries are a group of shrubs and small trees native to warm-temperate, subtropical, and tropical regions around the world. The common name, Beautyberry, is apt, as many species in this genus sport beautiful, deeply-hued clusters of round berries. Several species are popular ornamentals in warm-climate parks and gardens. Certain chemicals from beautyberries have been found to be effective insect repellants.
Lifespan
Perennial
Plant Type
Shrub
Key Facts About Beautyberries
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Attributes of Beautyberries
Leaf type
Deciduous
Ideal Temperature
5 - 32 ℃
Scientific Classification of Beautyberries
Distribution of Beautyberries
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Distribution Map of Beautyberries
Native
Cultivated
Invasive
Potentially invasive
Exotic
No species reported
How to Grow and Care for Beautyberries
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Beautyberries thrives in well-draining soil with moderate moisture and partial to full sunlight. Ideal temperature ranges should avoid frost. Challenges include susceptibility to spider mites and root rot. Seasonal pruning in late winter or early spring encourages bushier growth, while reduced watering in autumn prepares plants for dormancy.
Exploring the Beautyberries Plants
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6 most common species：
American beautyberry
Commonly found in woodlands and open meadows, the american beautyberry is an excellent food source for small mammals and songbirds. When the leaves are crushed, they produce an extract that acts as a mosquito repellent. It is ideally planted in home and garden landscapes. The berries are edible, although they tend to be bitter when raw, but they can be sweetened and used in jellies when cooked.
Purple beautyberry
Purple beautyberry (Callicarpa dichotoma) is a small, berry-forming tree often cultivated in gardens. This plant is native to Asia and can be found throughout China, Vietnam, Japan, and Korea. It attracts small animals that feed on its fruit.
Japanese callicarpa
Japanese callicarpa fruit is an important food source for deer and various bird species. This plant is grown ornamentally for its attractive flowers and fruit, and it is a good pioneer species that can be used to revegetate degraded soils.
Bodinier's beautyberry
A stunning flowering shrub, bodinier's beautyberry features clusters of showy purple berries that remain on bare branches until the beginning of winter. This cold-hardy plant was named Bodinier's beautyberry for the French missionary and botanist who brought the plant to the western world, Emile Maire Bodinier. After two centuries of cultivation, bodinier's beautyberry now has a number of award-winning cultivars.
Callicarpa giraldii
Callicarpa giraldii boasts a striking display of vivid purple berries that cluster along its branches, a spectacle that peaks in late summer to autumn. Its deciduous foliage, consisting of large, serrated leaves, turns a yellowish color before shedding. Typically found in East Asian woodlands, callicarpa giraldii thrives in well-drained soils, where it forms a dense shrubbery that can reach up to 2 meters, providing shelter for wildlife and a feast for the eyes.
Koch beauty-berry
Koch beauty-berry is known for its vibrant clusters of purple berries, which stand out against its green foliage in late summer to fall. This deciduous shrub typically grows in forested areas, with its berry display being more prolific when the shrub receives ample sunlight. Its oppositely arranged leaves and the delicate pink flowers that precede the fruiting phase are key identifiers. The ornamental berries also attract a variety of birds, providing ecological sustenance.
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Dracaena
Dracaena are popular house plants that are easy to grow. They can tolerate low-light conditions and require little watering. Their leaves range from variegated to dark green. Their characteristic traits include woody stems that grow slowly but offer a striking appearance for small spaces such as apartments or offices.
Fig trees
Fig trees have been cultivated in many regions for their fruits, particularly the common fig, F. carica. Most of the species have edible fruits, although the common fig is the only one of commercial value. Fig trees are also important food sources for wildlife in the tropics, including monkeys, bats, and insects.
Brambles
Brambles are members of the rose family, and there are hundreds of different types to be found throughout the European countryside. They have been culturally significant for centuries; Christian folklore stories hold that when the devil was thrown from heaven, he landed on a bramble bush. Their vigorous growth habit can tangle into native plants and take over.
Maples
The popular tree family known as maples change the color of their leaves in the fall. Many cultural traditions encourage people to watch the colors change, such as momijigari in Japan. Maples popular options for bonsai art. Alternately, their sap is used to create maple syrup.
Prunus
Prunus is a genus of flowering fruit trees that includes almonds, cherries, plums, peaches, nectarines, and apricots. These are often known as "stone fruits" because their pits are large seeds or "stones." When prunus trees are damaged, they exhibit "gummosis," a condition in which the tree's gum (similar to sap) is secreted to the bark to help heal external wounds.
Nightshades
Nightshades is a large and diverse genus of plants, with more than 1500 different types worldwide. This genus incorporates both important staple food crops like tomato, potato, and eggplant, but also dangerous poisonous plants from the nightshade family. The name was coined by Pliny the Elder almost two thousand years ago.
Roses
Most species of roses are shrubs or climbing plants that have showy flowers and sharp thorns. They are commonly cultivated for cut flowers or as ornamental plants in gardens due to their attractive appearance, pleasant fragrance, and cultural significance in many countries. The rose hips (fruits) can also be used in jams and teas.
Oaks
Oaks are among the world's longest-lived trees, sometimes growing for over 1,000 years! The oldest known oak tree is in the southern United States and is over 1,500 years old. Oaks produce an exceedingly popular type of wood which is used to make different products, from furniture and flooring to wine barrels and even cosmetic creams.
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About
Key Facts
Distribution
How To Care
All Species
More Genus
Beautyberries
Callicarpa
Beautyberries are a group of shrubs and small trees native to warm-temperate, subtropical, and tropical regions around the world. The common name, Beautyberry, is apt, as many species in this genus sport beautiful, deeply-hued clusters of round berries. Several species are popular ornamentals in warm-climate parks and gardens. Certain chemicals from beautyberries have been found to be effective insect repellants.
Lifespan
Perennial
Plant Type
Shrub
Key Facts About Beautyberries
Feedback
Attributes of Beautyberries
Leaf type
Deciduous
Ideal Temperature
5 - 32 ℃
Scientific Classification of Beautyberries
Distribution of Beautyberries
Feedback
Distribution Map of Beautyberries
Native
Cultivated
Invasive
Potentially invasive
Exotic
No species reported
How to Grow and Care for Beautyberries
Feedback
Beautyberries thrives in well-draining soil with moderate moisture and partial to full sunlight. Ideal temperature ranges should avoid frost. Challenges include susceptibility to spider mites and root rot. Seasonal pruning in late winter or early spring encourages bushier growth, while reduced watering in autumn prepares plants for dormancy.
Exploring the Beautyberries Plants
Feedback
6 most common species：
American beautyberry
Commonly found in woodlands and open meadows, the american beautyberry is an excellent food source for small mammals and songbirds. When the leaves are crushed, they produce an extract that acts as a mosquito repellent. It is ideally planted in home and garden landscapes. The berries are edible, although they tend to be bitter when raw, but they can be sweetened and used in jellies when cooked.
Purple beautyberry
Purple beautyberry (Callicarpa dichotoma) is a small, berry-forming tree often cultivated in gardens. This plant is native to Asia and can be found throughout China, Vietnam, Japan, and Korea. It attracts small animals that feed on its fruit.
Japanese callicarpa
Japanese callicarpa fruit is an important food source for deer and various bird species. This plant is grown ornamentally for its attractive flowers and fruit, and it is a good pioneer species that can be used to revegetate degraded soils.
Bodinier's beautyberry
A stunning flowering shrub, bodinier's beautyberry features clusters of showy purple berries that remain on bare branches until the beginning of winter. This cold-hardy plant was named Bodinier's beautyberry for the French missionary and botanist who brought the plant to the western world, Emile Maire Bodinier. After two centuries of cultivation, bodinier's beautyberry now has a number of award-winning cultivars.
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More Popular Genus
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Dracaena
Dracaena are popular house plants that are easy to grow. They can tolerate low-light conditions and require little watering. Their leaves range from variegated to dark green. Their characteristic traits include woody stems that grow slowly but offer a striking appearance for small spaces such as apartments or offices.
Fig trees
Fig trees have been cultivated in many regions for their fruits, particularly the common fig, F. carica. Most of the species have edible fruits, although the common fig is the only one of commercial value. Fig trees are also important food sources for wildlife in the tropics, including monkeys, bats, and insects.
Brambles
Brambles are members of the rose family, and there are hundreds of different types to be found throughout the European countryside. They have been culturally significant for centuries; Christian folklore stories hold that when the devil was thrown from heaven, he landed on a bramble bush. Their vigorous growth habit can tangle into native plants and take over.
Maples
The popular tree family known as maples change the color of their leaves in the fall. Many cultural traditions encourage people to watch the colors change, such as momijigari in Japan. Maples popular options for bonsai art. Alternately, their sap is used to create maple syrup.
Prunus
Prunus is a genus of flowering fruit trees that includes almonds, cherries, plums, peaches, nectarines, and apricots. These are often known as "stone fruits" because their pits are large seeds or "stones." When prunus trees are damaged, they exhibit "gummosis," a condition in which the tree's gum (similar to sap) is secreted to the bark to help heal external wounds.
Nightshades
Nightshades is a large and diverse genus of plants, with more than 1500 different types worldwide. This genus incorporates both important staple food crops like tomato, potato, and eggplant, but also dangerous poisonous plants from the nightshade family. The name was coined by Pliny the Elder almost two thousand years ago.
Roses
Most species of roses are shrubs or climbing plants that have showy flowers and sharp thorns. They are commonly cultivated for cut flowers or as ornamental plants in gardens due to their attractive appearance, pleasant fragrance, and cultural significance in many countries. The rose hips (fruits) can also be used in jams and teas.
Oaks
Oaks are among the world's longest-lived trees, sometimes growing for over 1,000 years! The oldest known oak tree is in the southern United States and is over 1,500 years old. Oaks produce an exceedingly popular type of wood which is used to make different products, from furniture and flooring to wine barrels and even cosmetic creams.
Your Ultimate Guide to Plants
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17,000 local species +400,000 global species studied
Nearly 5 years of research
80+ scholars in botany and gardening
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A database of 400000+ plants
unlimited guides at your fingertips...
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