Variegated beautyberry 'Duet' is Callicarpa dichotoma 'Duet.'
The Green Man loves the use of Beautyberry cultivars as accents in the landscape.
Cultivar 'Duet' is especially useful as a large shrub for shady areas in tough sites: the white of its variegated leaves brightens dark corner and add an element of surprise. The small berries this shrub produces are enchanting and understated, while the shrub itself responds well in difficult conditions and exhibits some deer resistance.
Definitely an "equity" addition to your grounds! Use sparingly. 3 for most home sites max. Larger areas can take 5, but no more or the effect is diluted. Arrange in pairs at large passageway entrys, and/or triangulate around the site.
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"Anticipate a joyous cascade of cream and green variegated foliage from this fine-stemmed, fountain-like 6' shrub. Come Fall, 'Duet' reveals a secret: the unique white fruit clustering along the stems. Like a perennial, once established, it needs to be cut to the ground in early spring. Will do fine in poor, if well-drained soil. Disease-and insect-free. Full sun to part shade."
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