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Callicarpa americana

American Beautyberry

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Callicarpa americana (American Beautyberry)

Small pink blooms in summer are followed by clusters of bright purple berries in the fall. Berries color in late September or early October and remain until they are eaten by birds. Shrubs may die back to the ground in winter but will regrow from the base in spring.

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Height
48-60 Inches

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Spread
36-48 Inches
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Bloom/Seasonal Color
Deep Pink / Rose


USDA Hardiness Zone 6-10

Good Companions
Eastern Redbud (Cercis canadensis), Arrowwood Viburnum (Viburnum dentatum), Stiff Goldenrod (Solidago rigida), Aromatic Aster (Aster oblongifolium), Indian Cherry; Carolina Buckthorn (Rhamnus caroliniana)

Characteristics & Attributes

Hydrologic Designation

• FACU

Nature Attracting

• Songbird

Season of Interest

• Late (July-frost)

Soil Moisture

• Moderate

Special Uses

• Fresh Cut Flower

Sun Exposure

• Full Sun
• Medium Sun/Average Shade

USFS MO Ecological Map

• Ozark Highlands

Wildlife Benefit

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