Profusion Beautyberry
Callicarpa bodinieri 'Profusion'
Superb shrub valued for display of abundant clusters of long lasting violet berries along branches in fall. New growth has exciting bronze tinge. Small purplish pink flowers appear in summer amongst the large green leaves. Prune in late winter to early spring to encourage new growth. Deciduous.
| Botanical Pronunciation: | kal-ee-KAR-puh boh-din-ee-ER-ee |
| Key feature: | Ornamental Berries |
| Plant type: | Shrub |
| Garden style: | Asian/Zen |
| Deciduous/evergreen: | Deciduous |
| Cold hardiness zones: | 5 - 8 |
| Light needs: | Full sun |
| Water Needs: | Needs regular watering - weekly, or more often in extreme heat. |
| Average landscape size: | Moderate growing 6 ft. tall and wide. |
| Growth rate: | Moderate |
| Special features: | Attracts Birds, Fall Color, Ornamental Berries |
| Landscape uses: | Border, Mass Planting, Specimen |
| Flower color: | Purplish-pink |
| Blooms: | Summer |
| Foliage color: | Green |
| Item no.: | 1399 |
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Care Information
Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring. For a tidy, neat appearance, shear annually to shape. Pruning time: spring.
Design Ideas
A beautiful addition to Audubon gardens as a late season food source for many species of birds. Plant as a backdrop, in mass, or spotted throughout the landscape for fall interest. Can be used as a standout specimen plant in a garden focal point as the plant matures into a vase shape form. This Asian native also adds interest and color to a Far East landscape design.
Companion Plants
Create a bird and butterfly lovers paradise and combine Profusion Beautyberry with Penstemon, Sage, Lavender, Coneflower, and Maiden Pink. For an Asian inspired theme couple this plant with Peony and Heavenly Bamboo.
History
This genus of the verbena family contains about 40 species native to Asia, South America and Australia. This species was named for French missionary, Emile Bodinier, who described plants in China during his residence from 1842 to 1901. It was first received in America by Alfred Rehder of the Arnold Arboretum. Callicarpa is derived from the Greek words for beauty and fruit.
Superb shrub valued for display of abundant clusters of long lasting violet berries along branches in fall. New growth has exciting bronze tinge. Small purplish pink flowers appear in summer amongst the large green leaves. Prune in late winter to early spring to encourage new growth. Deciduous.
Care Information
Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring. For a tidy, neat appearance, shear annually to shape. Pruning time: spring.
Design Ideas
A beautiful addition to Audubon gardens as a late season food source for many species of birds. Plant as a backdrop, in mass, or spotted throughout the landscape for fall interest. Can be used as a standout specimen plant in a garden focal point as the plant matures into a vase shape form. This Asian native also adds interest and color to a Far East landscape design.
Companion Plants
Create a bird and butterfly lovers paradise and combine Profusion Beautyberry with Penstemon, Sage, Lavender, Coneflower, and Maiden Pink. For an Asian inspired theme couple this plant with Peony and Heavenly Bamboo.
History
This genus of the verbena family contains about 40 species native to Asia, South America and Australia. This species was named for French missionary, Emile Bodinier, who described plants in China during his residence from 1842 to 1901. It was first received in America by Alfred Rehder of the Arnold Arboretum. Callicarpa is derived from the Greek words for beauty and fruit.
| Botanical Pronunciation: | kal-ee-KAR-puh boh-din-ee-ER-ee |
| Key feature: | Ornamental Berries |
| Plant type: | Shrub |
| Garden style: | Asian/Zen |
| Deciduous/evergreen: | Deciduous |
| Cold hardiness zones: | 5 - 8 |
| Light needs: | Full sun |
| Water Needs: | Needs regular watering - weekly, or more often in extreme heat. |
| Average landscape size: | Moderate growing 6 ft. tall and wide. |
| Growth rate: | Moderate |
| Special features: | Attracts Birds, Fall Color, Ornamental Berries |
| Landscape uses: | Border, Mass Planting, Specimen |
| Flower color: | Purplish-pink |
| Blooms: | Summer |
| Foliage color: | Green |
| Item no.: | 1399 |
