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Callicarpa dichotoma 'Issai'

Family Verbenaceae
Plant Type deciduous shrub
Zone USDA:   5a - 8b   RHS:   H   EGF:   H1 - H4   Australia:   1 - 2  
Care Level low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height 0.9 - 1.2 m (3 - 4 ft)
Spread 0.9 - 1.5 m (3 - 5 ft)
Light full sun to partial shade
Soil Moisture average, well-drained
Soil Type clay to sandy
Soil pH acidic to neutral

Description The deciduous shrub Callicarpa dichotoma 'Issai' (purple beautyberry) bears showy and light pink blossoms during early summer to early autumn. The matte foliage is greyish green in colour and medium in texture. Callicarpa dichotoma 'Issai' (purple beautyberry) produces showy and greyish fuchsia fruit. This plant has smooth bark. A specimen plant, Callicarpa dichotoma 'Issai' (purple beautyberry) can help you create a focal point in your garden design.
Typical Uses Border, foundation and specimen.
Special Characteristics Birds and butterflies are attracted to Callicarpa dichotoma 'Issai' .
Cautions Be aware that bees and wasps are attracted to this deciduous shrub.