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| Callicarpa americana - American Beautyberry |
| Family |
Verbenaceae |
| Botanical Name |
Callicarpa americana |
| Common Name |
American Beautyberry, French Mulberry |
| Size |
Typically 3 - 8(10)' tall and wide. |
| Hardiness |
Zone 5 - 8 |
| Culture |
Prefers well-drained soil, and full sun. |
| Ornamental Value |
Flowers in mid-summer, purple or white berries persisting
from late summer to late fall. |
| Landscape Use |
In a shrub border, in massings |
| Key Identifying Characteristics |
Opposite, ovate-lanceolate foliage, stems are purplish, berries
covering the stem. |
| Notable Cultivars |
'Lactea', 'Russell Montgomery' - both white fruit |
| Campus Location |
none (What a shame!) |
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