Beautyberry ‘Pearl Glam’

Common Name: Pearl Glam Beautyberry

Scientific Name: Callicarpa ‘Pearl Glam’ (syn. Callicarpa × ‘NCCX2’)

Zone: 5 to 8

Blossom Colour: Small white to very pale pink clusters

Flowering Type: Mid‑ to late summer (July–August)

Summer Colour: Deep purple foliage; green new growth quickly matures to dark plum

Fall Colour: Foliage remains dark purple; laden with vivid violet‑purple berries

Mature Height (ft): 4 to 5

Mature Spread (ft): 3 to 4

Exposure: Full Sun to Part Shade (best berry set in full sun)

Tree Type: Deciduous Shrub

Watering: Moderate; enjoys consistent moisture but tolerates brief dry spells once established

Fertilization: Apply a balanced shrub fertilizer in early spring; mulch with compost to conserve moisture and enrich soil