{"product_id":"japanese-beautyberry-ko-murasaki-1","title":"Japanese Beautyberry 'Ko-Murasaki'","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: Rubik, sans-serif;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin: 30px 0 15px 0; font-family: Lora, serif; font-size: 1.4em; color: #98a869;\"\u003eJapanese Beautyberry 'Ko-Murasaki'\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 25px 0; line-height: 1.8; color: #000;\"\u003e'Ko-Murasaki' takes its name from Murasaki Shikibu — the celebrated Heian-period author of \u003cem\u003eThe Tale of Genji\u003c\/em\u003e, one of the world's earliest novels. Translated as \"a court lady in purple,\" the name is a fitting tribute to this cultivar's most striking feature: clusters of jewel-like, intensely violet-purple berries that line each arching branch in autumn. Slower-growing and more refined than the species, 'Ko-Murasaki' is a coveted collector's plant equally at home in a Japanese-inspired garden or a carefully composed bonsai display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 30px 0 15px 0; font-family: Lora, serif; font-size: 1.2em; color: #98a869;\"\u003eGrowth Form \u0026amp; Habit\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 15px 0; line-height: 1.8; color: #000;\"\u003e'Ko-Murasaki' is a compact, slow-growing deciduous shrub with refined, graceful form:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 0 0 25px 0; line-height: 1.8; color: #000;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact, arching habit with slender, elegant branching\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlower growth rate than the species — ideal for small gardens, containers, and bonsai\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNaturally tidy form that requires minimal pruning to maintain its shape\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeciduous — bare branches in winter reveal attractive structure and lingering berry clusters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 30px 0 15px 0; font-family: Lora, serif; font-size: 1.2em; color: #98a869;\"\u003eFoliage \u0026amp; Seasonal Interest\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 15px 0; line-height: 1.8; color: #000;\"\u003e'Ko-Murasaki' delivers exceptional multi-season ornamental interest:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 0 0 25px 0; line-height: 1.8; color: #000;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFresh green foliage emerges in spring, providing a soft, lush canopy through summer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall, delicate pink-lavender flowers appear in summer — subtle but charming\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrilliant violet-purple berries ripen in clusters along the branches in early autumn — the plant's defining moment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePetite berry size compared to the species, prized for its refined, jewel-like appearance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBerries persist well into winter, providing colour after leaf drop\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 30px 0 15px 0; font-family: Lora, serif; font-size: 1.2em; color: #98a869;\"\u003eIdeal for Bonsai \u0026amp; Garden Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 25px 0; line-height: 1.8; color: #000;\"\u003e'Ko-Murasaki' is highly sought after by bonsai practitioners for its petite berry size, fine branching, and slow, controllable growth. It is an ideal subject for berry-bearing bonsai styles, particularly those inspired by classical Japanese aesthetics. In the garden, it shines as a specimen planting, a container accent, or a focal point in a woodland or Japanese-style border.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 30px 0 15px 0; font-family: Lora, serif; font-size: 1.2em; color: #98a869;\"\u003eWhy Choose 'Ko-Murasaki'?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 0 0 25px 0; line-height: 1.8; color: #000;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExtraordinary berry colour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Intensely violet-purple clusters that are among the most vivid in the plant world\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollector's cultivar:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slower growth and petite berry size make this a refined, sought-after selection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFour-season appeal:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spring foliage, summer flowers, autumn berries, and elegant winter structure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBonsai-worthy:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fine branching, slow growth, and stunning fruit make it a prized bonsai subject\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eImported from Japan:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sourced directly from Japanese nurseries renowned for ornamental plant excellence\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 30px 0 15px 0; font-family: Lora, serif; font-size: 1.2em; color: #98a869;\"\u003ePlant Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 15px 0; line-height: 1.8; color: #000;\"\u003eThis listing is for a young specimen in a 4\" nursery pot. Measurements are approximate and will vary by individual plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\n@media (max-width: 768px) {\n  .plant-specs-table thead {\n    display: none;\n  }\n  .plant-specs-table tr {\n    display: block;\n    margin-bottom: 20px;\n    border: 1px solid #ddd;\n    background-color: #f9f9f9 !important;\n  }\n  .plant-specs-table td {\n    display: block;\n    text-align: left;\n    padding: 10px 12px;\n    border: none !important;\n    border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd !important;\n  }\n  .plant-specs-table td:before {\n    content: attr(data-label);\n    font-weight: bold;\n    display: block;\n    margin-bottom: 5px;\n    color: #98a869;\n  }\n  .plant-specs-table td:last-child {\n    border-bottom: none !important;\n  }\n}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: Rubik, sans-serif;\"\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin: 0 0 15px 0; font-family: Rubik, sans-serif;\" class=\"plant-specs-table\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #98a869; color: #fff;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 12px; text-align: left; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eAttribute\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 12px; text-align: left; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd; color: #000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd; color: #000;\"\u003eCallicarpa japonica 'Ko-Murasaki'\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd; color: #000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContainer Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd; color: #000;\"\u003e4\" nursery pot\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd; color: #000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApproximate Height\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd; color: #000;\"\u003e6–9 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd; color: #000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApproximate Age\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd; color: #000;\"\u003e3–4 years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd; color: #000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTrunk Diameter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd; color: #000;\"\u003e¼–⅛ inch\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd; color: #000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness Zones\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd; color: #000;\"\u003e5–9 (Canadian zones 5a–9b)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd; color: #000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSun Requirements\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd; color: #000;\"\u003eFull sun to part shade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd; color: #000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd; color: #000;\"\u003eDeciduous shrub\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd; color: #000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Attributes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd; color: #000;\"\u003eViolet-purple berries, petite berry size, slow growth, imported from Japan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd; color: #000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd; color: #000;\"\u003eImported from Japan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd; color: #000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd; color: #000;\"\u003eEasy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 25px 0; line-height: 1.8; color: #000; font-size: 0.95em;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease note: Photos are representative of this cultivar and size range. The exact plant you receive may vary slightly in form. Berry production is seasonal and plants may ship without berries depending on time of year.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 30px 0 25px 0; line-height: 1.8; color: #000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImported from Japan, delivered to your door.\u003c\/strong\u003e Each 'Ko-Murasaki' is sourced from specialist Japanese nurseries and shipped with care to ensure it arrives healthy and ready to establish in your garden or bonsai collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.9em; color: #000; margin: 30px 0 0 0; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Island Ornamentals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46262823813359,"sku":null,"price":70.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0731\/1235\/5055\/files\/callicarpa-japonica-ko-murasaki-bonsai-starter-4in-pot.png?v=1788036865","url":"https:\/\/islandornamental.ca\/products\/japanese-beautyberry-ko-murasaki-1","provider":"Island Ornamentals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}