Beautyberry
Callicarpa Americana
Overview
Callicarpa americana, commonly known as Beautyberry, is a deciduous shrub renowned for its vivid purple berry clusters that encircle its stems, offering striking fall and winter interest. It thrives in USDA zones 6-10 and prefers full sun to partial shade with well-drained soil. Typically reaching 3-5 feet in height and spread, it's a magnet for birds and provides a low-maintenance, colorful accent in any garden design.
Sun Full, HalfWater Extra in Summer, High, MediumZones 5–8Type ShrubClimate Temperate
Culture
- Sun
- Full, Half
- Water
- Extra in Summer, High, Medium
- USDA zones
- 5–8
Shape & size
- Mature height
- 4–8 Ft.
- Mature width
- 4–8 Ft.
Classification
- Type
- Shrub
- Family
- Lamiaceae
- Climate
- Temperate
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