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No one ever notices this plant until the berries appear in fall. Then, for months, people can't take their eyes off it. Shown here is Callicarpa Bodinieri 'Profusion'.
Details
- Although I've seen size predictions of 6-8' tall and wide, this one is still more like 4x4 after seven years in one place.
Care
- I water only during extended droughts.
- I prune errant branches some time in winter.
- It gets fresh organic mulch every spring.
More Great Info in Print
- Dirr's Hardy Trees and Shrubs
by the best-known authority on the subject. - Taylor's Guide to Shrubs
is another good one.
Location Matters
My test garden is in the Washington, D.C. area, Zone 7A.
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