Japanese callicarpa (Callicarpa japonica)
Japanese callicarpa, also known as Japanese beautyberry, Purple beautyberry
Japanese callicarpa, also known as beautyberry, offers several notable benefits:
1. **Wildlife Attraction**: Its berries serve as a vital food source for birds and deer.
2. **Ornamental Value**: The plant is prized for its striking purple berries and appealing flowers, enhancing garden aesthetics.
3. **Soil Improvement**: It can be effective in rehabilitating poor soils, making it useful for environmental restoration projects.
Key Facts About Japanese callicarpa
Attributes of Japanese callicarpa
Lifespan
Perennial
Plant Type
Tree
Plant Height
2 m
Spread
1.2 m to 1.8 m
Leaf Color
Green
Flower Size
2 cm
Flower Color
Pink White
Scientific Classification of Japanese callicarpa
Phylum
Vascular plants
Class
Dicotyledons
Order
Lamiales
Family
Mint
Genus
Beautyberries
Species
Japanese callicarpa