Beautyberry, candy tree - Early Amethyst

The Callicarpa dichotoma ‘Early Amethyst’ is an ornamental shrub particularly appreciated for its spectacular purple fruits in autumn. 🌿 General presentation Botanical name: Callicarpa dichotoma ‘Early Amethyst’ Common name: Beautyberry, candy tree Family: Lamiaceae Origin: East Asia (notably China, Japan, Korea) 🍇 What makes it special Produces small, very vibrant amethyst-purple berries, clustered along the branches Fruits appear earlier than on other beautyberries (hence “Early”) Very decorative in autumn, even after leaves have fallen Attracts birds 🐦 🌱 Characteristics Height: 1 to 1.5 m Width: approximately 1.5 m Habit: bushy, slightly spreading Foliage: green in summer, yellowing in autumn Flowering: small pale pink flowers in summer (discreet) ☀️ Growing conditions Exposure: sun or partial shade (better fruiting in full sun) Soil: well-drained, fertile, slightly moist Hardiness: very good (down to about -25°C, so suitable for Quebec 👍) ✂️ Maintenance Pruning: early spring (it flowers on new wood) Watering: moderate, especially the first year Fertilizer: light application in spring if soil is poor 💡 Tip: plant in groups for a more spectacular visual effect with the berries. 🌸 Garden uses Shrub borders Borders Naturalistic garden Can also be used as a focal point in autumn ⚠️ To know Berries are very decorative but not intended for human consumption May seem a bit "ordinary" in summer — it truly shines in autumn