Japanese White Beautyberry Bush

The Japanese White Beautyberry (Callicarpa japonica 'Leucocarpa') is a deciduous attractive upright shrub, valued for its spectacular white fruits. fruit to bulk up your winter display. The distinctive fruit is certain to draw attention when present and on display in autumn. It bears pretty pale pink-white flowers in summer, contrasting with dark green leaves, which turn shades of pale yellow and bronze before falling in autumn. Uses: Landscape where its colorful ornamental berries can be enjoyed planted along a walkway or a foundation. The arching branches work well cascading over the sides of containers. . When planted 4 to 5 feet apart, they form a nice shrub border or screening hedge. Cultivars are available, and some produce white berries and others have narrower leaves.  Plant in full sun, in moist but well-drained soil, near a path or front garden where you can appreciate its autumn beauty. Plants tolerate a little lime in the soil, but conditions which are too alkaline will cau