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American beautyberry

American beautyberry

Callicarpa americana

shrub☀️ full sun💧💧 moderate water Hardy: Zone 7aZone 11b

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A native deciduous shrub prized for its small pink or white summer flowers followed by striking bright purple berries in fall and early winter. It provides excellent ornamental interest and wildlife food value.

Overview

Form
Rounded
Growth Rate
moderate
Size
3–9′ tall × 3–8′ wide
Dormancy
deciduous
Family
Lamiaceae

Native to the United States

Native Range

Southeastern United States

Native to: Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Texas, Virginia

Seasonality

Bloom Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Harvest Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Season of Interest

SummerFall

Companion Planting

Plants well with