American Beautyberry
Callicarpa americana
Deciduous-Shrubs
American beautyberry is a drought- and heat-tolerant shrub native to the American South. Its name comes from the showy bunches of bright purple fruit that cluster along its elegantly arching branches.
Callicarpa americana Plant Information
| Classification | |
|---|---|
| Scientific Name: | Callicarpa americana |
| Common Name: | American beautyberry |
| Family: | Verbenaceae |
| Suggested Uses: | naturalizing |
| Characteristics | |
| Height: | 3 to 5 feet |
| Spread: | 3 to 5 feet |
| Foliage: | long, arching branches |
| Fruit: | clusters of bright purple fruit |
| Environment | |
| Sun: | partial shade |
| Water: | drought tolerant |
| Soil: | prefers moist soil |
| USDA Zone: | zone 7 |
| Native Range: | native from Florida to Texas |
| Additional Notes: | tolerates heat |
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