American Beautyberry
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American Beautyberry
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Callicarpa americana
Callicarpa americana
Beautyberry, French Mulberry, Belleza americana
Southeastern U.S. to TX, generally east of Bexar County.
3
–
5 feet
3
–
5 feet
Texas
Full Shade
Part Sun/Shade
Low
Flowering
Birds




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About This Plant
Shade/part shade; deciduous, dropping leaves in winter. A perennial native Texas shrub with brilliant purple berry clusters in fall. It grows in the shaded forest understory around cedar elm, yaupon holly and Turk’s cap.
Maintenance
Prune to shape as needed. The leaves may flag/wilt in afternoon sunlight when planted in hot, exposed locations.
Features
Plant Type:
Small Shrub
Size:
3-5' H, 3-5' W
Sunlight Requirements:
Full Shade, Part Sun/Shade
Soil Types:
Clay, Sandy
Wildlife:
Birds
Flower Color:
Pink, White
Bloom Time:
September, October
Freeze Hardy:
Yes
Invasive:
No
Caution:
None
Coupon Eligible:
No
This plant goes well with
- Prunus caroliniana
- Verbesina virginica
- Ilex vomitoria
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