Callicarpa japonica
Callicarpa japonica
Flower Color
Description
A deciduous shrub to 1.5m high, with a rounded habit and narrowly ovate, tapered and slightly serrated green leaves. In summer, produces small, very pale pink flowers in clusters along the stems, these are followed in autumn by small, glossy purple berries
Mature Height
1.5m
Mature Spread
1.5m
Plant Characteristics
Foliage
Deciduous
Growth Habit
Bushy
Growth Speed
Moderate · 0.2 m/yr
Soil Texture
ChalkClayLoamSand
Soil pH
AcidAlkalineNeutral
Soil Moisture
Moist but well-drainedWell-drained
Hardiness (RHS)
H7
Hardiness (USDA)
Zones 6-8
Flowering Season
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Key Features
Generally pest-freeCottage and informal gardenLow MaintenanceCut flowersFlower borders and beds