Light Needs
Mature Height
Mature Spread
Growing Zones
Often overlooked, the Plump & Plentiful™ Snow Star Beautyberry is a great shrub for adding long-season interest to the garden. In late summer, clusters of pearl-like white berries form along its branches, lighting up wherever it is grown. The Plump & Plentiful™ Snow Star Beautyberry is a manageable shrub that has an eventual height of 5-6 feet and large green leaves that drop as the temperatures fall.
This Callicarpa is known for attracting songbirds, but is thankfully resistant to deer. Whether its beautiful berries are left on the branch or cut to use in flower arrangements, they will surely draw interest. Originally from China, this beautyberry is well suited to growing at the back of a border or as part of a mixed hedge. It is hardy in zones 5 to 9.
Plump & Plentiful™ Snow Star Beautyberry Care
The Plump & Plentiful™ Snow Star Beautyberry grows well in either full sun or partial shade and prefers moist, but well-drained soil. Any extra nutrients are rarely required; however, a slow-release, general fertilizer can be applied in early spring to give it a boost. Extra irrigation is necessary to help this shrub develop a decent root system and withstand hot and dry weather.
Pruning is generally not needed, although up to one-third of the oldest stems can be removed at the base in late winter to encourage new growth.
Plump & Plentiful™ Snow Star Beautyberry Spacing
Over time, the Plump & Plentiful™ Snow Star Beautyberry can reach a height of 5-6 feet and spread of 4-5 feet. If planting this shrub amongst others, a spacing of 5 feet is recommended.
Plump & Plentiful™ Snow Star Beautyberry Plant Facts
Growing Conditions
- Hardiness ZonesGrowing Zones
- USDA Zones 5 to 9 (perennial); grown as an annual elsewhere (outdoors year-round); grown indoors elsewhere (outdoors year-round); grown in containers elsewhere (grown as a seasonal crop)
- Sun Exposure
- Part Sun to Full Sun (5+ Hours Direct Sun)
- Mature Height
- 5-6 Feet
- Mature Spread
- 4-5 Feet
- Growth Rate
- Fast
- Growth Habit
- , Upright
- Water Needs
- Average
Flowers & Foliage
- Flower Colors
- Flower Description
- Inconspicuous pink/white flowers
- Blooms On
-
New Wood
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"Blooms on" tells you which stems produce flowers, which decides when it's safe to prune.
- New Wood: Flowers form on stems that grow this season. Prune in late winter or early spring without losing blooms.
- Old Wood: Flower buds form on last year's stems. Prune right after flowering. Pruning in fall or early spring removes next year's blooms.
- Both New and Old Wood: Blooms on last year's stems and again on new growth, so it flowers even after a hard winter or a mistimed pruning. Prune lightly after the first flush of blooms.
- When to Prune
- Late winter to early spring, before new growth starts
- Harvest Time
- 30-45 days from seeding (outer leaves)
- Foliage Color
- , Green
- Foliage Description
- Green
- Foliage Type
- , Deciduous
- Seasonal Interest
- , Summer Flowering, 3 Season Interest, Fall Interest
Garden Benefits
Plant Overview
- Common Name
- Plump & Plentiful™ Snow Star Beautyberry
- Also Known As
- Plump & Plentiful Snow Star Beautyberry
- Botanical Name
- Callicarpa Plump & Plentiful Snow Star
- Plant Type
- Shrub
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Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.
Also Known As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
1.50 quarts
Also Known As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts
Also Known As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts
Also Known As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 3 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"
Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons
Also Known As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2 - 4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"
Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W
Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons
Also Known As:
#5 Container
5 Gallon
Plant Age:
~3-4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 20" - 60"
Pot Size:
~11" H x 10 1/2” W
Volume:
3.5 - 4 gallons
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