Description
Callicarpa x Color Choice® ‘NCCX2’ Pearl Glam® Beautyberry is a striking ornamental shrub valued for its vibrant and abundant clusters of iridescent lavender-purple berries that persist well into fall and winter, providing extended seasonal interest in the landscape. This hybrid beautyberry stands out for its compact, well-branched habit and glossy, dark green foliage that creates an attractive backdrop to the jewel-like fruit. Originating from crosses within the Callicarpa genus, known commonly as beautyberries, this cultivar has been bred specifically for enhanced berry color and garden performance. Pearl Glam® is especially noted for its adaptability to a range of growing conditions, including full sun to part shade, and its resistance to common pests and diseases, making it a low-maintenance choice for borders, mass plantings, or wildlife gardens where it also attracts birds. The plant’s unique combination of ornamental berries and elegant foliage has earned it recognition within horticultural circles for its outstanding autumn and winter landscape appeal.