Clay / Heavy / Moist / Well Drained / Light / Sandy
Callicarpa japonica 'Leucocarpa' is an attractive upright beauty berry, similar to Callicarpa bodinieri var. giraldii 'Profusion' but with white berries rather then purple. 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.
Grow Callicarpa japonica 'Leucocarpa' in moist but well-drained soil in full sun, ideally 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 cause leaf yellowing.
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Callicarpa ‘Leucocarpa’ and wildlife
Callicarpa ‘Leucocarpa’ is known for attracting birds. It has seeds for birds.
Is not known to attract Bees
Bees
Is not known to attract Beneficial insects
Beneficial insects
Is known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Butterflies/Moths
Butterflies/Moths
Is not known to attract Other pollinators
Other pollinators
Is Callicarpa ‘Leucocarpa’ poisonous?
Callicarpa ‘Leucocarpa’ has no toxic effects reported.
