Description
Callicarpa apoensis (also called Apo Island Beautyberry, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to the Philippines. It is an evergreen tree, growing up to 8 meters tall, with a trunk up to 25 cm in diameter. Its leaves are simple, opposite, and elliptic to ovate-oblong in shape. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, at elevations up to 1,000 meters.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Callicarpa apoensis is a small, white-pink flower with four petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped nutlet. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and two leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Callicarpa apoensis is a deciduous shrub that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done from cuttings taken in the spring or summer. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, non-flowering shoots and placed in a moist, well-draining medium. Keep the cuttings in a warm, bright location and water regularly until they take root.