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American beautyberry

American beautyberry

Callicarpa americana

shrubβ˜€οΈ full sunπŸ’§πŸ’§ moderate waterZone 7a – Zone 11b

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
3–9β€² tall Γ— 3–8β€² wide
Dormancy
deciduous

Tolerances & Soil

Drought Tolerance

low

USDA Hardiness Zone

Zone 7a
Zone 11b
Zone range: Zone 7a to Zone 11b

pH Range

5.8
7.2
pH range: 5.8 to 7.2

Soil Texture

Coarse, Medium, Fine

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

Forest Layer Placement

Shrub

Woody multi-stem plants at eye level.

Succession Role

early successional

Native to the United States

Native Range

Southeastern United States

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

Function & Care

Functional Roles

pollinator nectarywildlife benefit

Edible Parts

fruit

Establishment & Care

Establishment
easy
Maintenance
low
Years to Bearing
2 years
Propagation
seed, cutting, sucker