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Callicarpa americana

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Names

Common Names
American Beautyberry, Beautyberry, French Mulberry

Growth

Height
4-5 feet
Spread
60-96 inches
Growth Rate
Moderate growth rate

Appearance

Bloom Color
Insignificant
Foliage Color
Green
Fall Foliage Color
Yellow to yellow-green in fall, with a rosy tint.

Environment

Hardiness Zones
Zones 7-11
Sunlight Requirements
Ideally full Sun; tolerates 6+ hours of direct sun, Ideally partial Sun; tolerates full Sun and Partial Shade, Ideally Partial Shade; some shade helps in hot climates, Not ideal Full Shade; intolerant of deep shade
Soil Type
Evenly moist, well-draining soil of sandy, loamy, or clay textures, with a pH of 5.2–7.0 and plenty of organic matter.
Soil Drainage
Well-drained soil
Soil pH
5.2-7.0 Acidic to neutral

Lifecycle

Lifecycle
Perennial
Leaf Lifecycle
Deciduous
Seasons of Interest
Spring, Summer, Fall, and Winter
Bloom Time
Summer (June–August)

Reproduction

Propagation Methods
Seeds, Cuttings (root cuttings, softwood tip cuttings, semi-hardwood cuttings, hardwood cuttings, stem cuttings), Layering, Division

Wildlife

Attracts Wildlife
Birds and butterflies; sources indicate pollinators are attracted

References

References

Taxonomic data from World Flora Online, accessed June 20, 2024