Callicarpa americana
American Beautyberry is a showy, upright, spreading, deciduous shrub that, in mid summer, produces pale pink flowers. In the Autumn, the American Beautyberry freely produces dark violet berries. Berries are edible. Many folks made home-made jelly out of the berries.
When cut, berry stalks are equally beautiful (or perhaps more so) in arrangements. For example, participants in our wreath-making workshops (just after Thanksgiving) love them as accents tucked among evergreen boughs.
*Deer May Browse Berries*
Photo courtesy of Toms Creek Nursery in Denton, NC
| Ornamental Characteristics |
| Category |
Flowering Shrub |
| Foliage Type |
Deciduous |
| Height |
4' - 6' |
| Spread |
4' - 6' |
| Shape |
Upright & Arching |
| Primary Foliage Color |
Bright Green |
| Seasonal Foliage Color |
Yellow |
| Flowering Season |
Summer |
| Flower Color |
Pink |
| Berries |
Purple |
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| Environmental Characteristics |
| Growth Rate |
Moderate |
| Sun Preferences |
Sun to Partial Shade |
| Water Preferences |
Average:Prepare planting area for adequate drainage.
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| Cold Hardiness Zone |
7 |
