How to prune callicarpa 'pearl glam'

Late winter to early spring before buds break. Cut all stems back hard to 12–18 in (30–45 cm) above ground using loppers or sharp secateurs. Remove any dead or damaged wood entirely to the base. This hard renewal prune produces the longest, most berry-laden new shoots.

Annually. Callicarpa 'Pearl Glam' (beautyberry) produces its showy white berries on current-season growth, so a hard annual cut in late winter maximises fruiting wood and berry display. Cut all stems back to 12–18 inches (30–45 cm) or close to the base. New growth emerges vigorously and carries the season's berry crop.

Cut all stems back hard to 12–18 in (30–45 cm) above ground using loppers or sharp secateurs. Remove any dead or damaged wood entirely to the base. This hard renewal prune produces the longest, most berry-laden new shoots.