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Beautyberry
Callicarpa americana
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| The American beautyberry is a shrub, 6-9 feet in
height. Shoot growth occurs throughout much of the season. It is characterized by its
attractive foliage and clusters of flowers or fruit around the leaf nodes. |
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Leaves
Leaves are simple, opposite or subopposite, and deciduous. The leaves are 3-5 inches long,
1-3 inches wide, oval-shaped, with an acute apex. Leaf bases are tapered. Leaf margins are
serrate. Leaf surfaces are green and usually glabrous above, paler and pubescent below.
Petioles are short and slender.
Flowers
The flowers are perfect and in sessile clusters around the leaf nodes.
Fruit
Fruit is a 4-pitted lavender-pink, magenta, or violet
drupe, about 1/4 inch in diameter. The fruit lasts long into winter and are eaten by a
variety of birds.
Trunk
Older stems have a protective, thin, light brown bark.
Propagation
Information not available.
Landscape usage
Good for massing or individually in woodland plantings. Spring flowers and beautiful fall
fruit make this an attractive landscape plant. Use it in semi-shade under tall pines.
Interesting Facts
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Beautyberry in the landscape
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Summary
Type: Shrub
Salt Tolerant: High
Height: 4-6 ft
Spread: N/A
Growth Rate: Fast
Light: Part shade
Water: Low
Hardiness: High
Native: Yes
Wildlife: Yes
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Beautyberry fruit
For more detailed information on this
plant go to:
Volusia Extension
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