Callicarpa Plump & Plentiful™ Snowqueen
Pure white clusters of fruit on upright stems, perfect for fall arrangements
Beautyberries satisfy a place in the garden with their decorative fruits that form in tight clusters along every branch in late summer and early fall. A one-of-a-kind selection, Snowqueen is certain to dazzle with its white, pearl-like fruits. Plump, plentiful and snow-white, these berries don’t turn brown like other white varieties that have disappointed. So, whether you use the stems for cuts or just plant as a placeholder in your garden, this beautyberry promises to please.
Who Am I?
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Common Name:Plump & Plentiful Snowqueen beautyberry
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Botanical Name:Callicarpa bodinieri ‘Kolmsqueen’
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Type:Shrub
Cultural Details
TYPE
Shrub
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Full sun to part shade
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Performs best in acidic soils
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Moist, but well-drained
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6-9
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5-6' tall by 4' wide
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3' x 3'
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Spring
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White
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September until November
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White
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Aphids and spider mites can be a problem during the growing season
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First year: 0
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Second year: 0
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Third year: 10
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Fourth year: 10
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Fifth year: 10
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Sixth year: 10
What Makes Me Special?
Dazzling snow-white berries on upright stems make this beauty berry a perfect choice for cutting gardens and naturalized settings where an extra bounce of light is needed
Landscape Use
Cutting gardens, mixed borders, mass plantings, woodland gardens
Pruning
Callicarpa flowers in spring and fruits in fall. If your plants need pruning, be sure to do that in late winter to ensure maximum fruit production.
Propagation
Softwood Cuttings
