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Profusion Beautyberry Shrubs for Sale Online
Profusion Beautyberry shrubs (Callicarpa bodinieri) are flowering shrubs with an upright growth habit. Along with the bright green leaves, light purple flowers bloom in the summer and last until fall where they are followed by vibrant purple berries that last into the early winter.
Hardiness Zone: | 5-8 |
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Mature Height: | 4 to 6 Feet |
Classifications: | Broad leaved deciduous shrub, late spring flowering |
Sunlight: | Full sun to part sun |
Habit: | Upright, rounded, densely branched |
Flower Color: | Purple flowers in summer turning to purple fruit |
Foliage: | Medium green turning yellow in the fall |
Pruning Season: | Late Winter to Early spring, promotes increased branching and more flowers |
Soil Condition: | Any well-drained soil |
Water Requirements: | Water well until established |
Uses: | Extremely attractive when used as a focal point in the mixed border, mass planting, or a specimen planting. Provides nectar sources for pollinators |
How to Care for Profusion Beautyberry
After purchasing your Profusion Beautyberry shrub, be sure to read our recommended care instructions to ensure a healthy and happy plant for years to come.
How do I water my Profusion Beautyberry Shrubs?
After planting your Profusion Beautyberry shrub, water regularly for the first growing season until the roots have established, about once a week. Once your plant is more developed, you can reduce
How do I fertilize my Profusion Beautyberry Shrubs?
Fertilizing is important to help boost spring growth in plants. Before your Profusion Beautyberry produces new spring growth, fertilize with an all-purpose mix.
How do I plant my Profusion Beautyberry shrub?
Dig a hole that is twice as wide but no deeper than the container your shrub came in. Remove the Beautyberry shrub from its container and place in the center. Backfill with a mix of the original soil and organic material. Give a slow, deep watering to encourage the roots to settle in their new home.
How do I prune my Beautyberry Profusion Shrubs?
Profusion Beautyberry shrubs bloom on new wood, meaning that they sprout new growth in the spring before blooming lilac flower. It is best to prune in the winter to encourage this new growth. It is also important to remove dead or dying limbs throughout the season so the shrub can refocus its energy on the healthy parts of the plant.