Early Amethyst Beautyberry

Callicarpa dichotoma 'Early Amethyst'

 Early Amethyst Beautyberry is a loose open deciduous shrub valued for its attractive fruits.  The mild green foliage has no fall color.  Clusters of tiny lavender pink flowers bloom in summer attracting bees and butterflies, then give way to bursts of bright magenta fruits that ripen earlier than the species and persists into early winter.  Best foliage color in full sun, but some shade promotes drought tolerance.  

MAINTENANCE NEEDS:  Low maintenance plant.  Prune back 6” in winter or early spring to better flowering.  Multiple plants encourage better fruits and flowering.  No serious pests of diseases.

LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Wildlife Gardens, Naturalized Areas, and Containers.

COMPANION PLANTS:  Holly, Orange Berry, Abelia

IMAGES:  Photo by David J. Stang, Callicarpa dichotoma Early Amethyst 1zz, CC BY-SA 4.0, (2) Photo (c)2007 Derek Ramsey (Ram-Man), Purple Beautyberry Callicarpa dichotoma 'Early Amethyst' Berries 3008px, CC BY-SA 2.5, (3) Photo (c)2007 Derek Ramsey (Ram-Man), Purple Beautyberry Callicarpa dichotoma 'Early Amethyst' Leaves 2800px, CC BY-SA 2.5

*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.

All plants are shipped through UPS ground services.  

Estimated Shipping Time: Your order may ship immediately, however most orders ship in 1-2 business days (we do not ship on weekends) from date of purchase. Once your order is shipped, you'll receive an email with a tracking number.

If you ordered more than one plant, you will receive multiple shipments. This is to get your plants to you as soon as possible. However, shipping schedules can change due to unforeseen events, such as unpredictable weather. We appreciate your patience.