Callicarpa americana

Callicarpa americana: Violet Berries along Gracefully Arching Stems

American beautyberry makes its strongest impression when vivid purple-to-magenta berries gather along the branches. Small summer flowers precede the fruit, while green leaves and reddish young stems support the arching outline.

Plant Characteristics:

• Height: 90-150 cm
• Spread: 90-150 cm
• Flower Colour: Mauve-lilac
• Flowering Period: Late Spring to Summer / Fall
• Foliage: Green
• Sunlight Requirements: Full Sun / Partial Sun
• Soil Requirements: Wetland; Moist to Wet Soil; Moist to Average Soil

Uses and Benefits: Use it in a sheltered mixed border where the fall berry display stays visible.

Care Instructions: Maintain moisture during drought and prune in late winter to encourage fruiting new shoots.