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Species: Callicarpa americana

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Callicarpa americana

American Beautyberry

Found on Course Walks

None Listed

Map of plant locations

(Plant location data may be incomplete)

In Collection(s):

None Listed

Cultivars

'Lactea', 'Russell Montgomery'

Ornamental Characteristics

Shrub 4 to 8 feet

3-6'

Deciduous

loose, open, arching canes

Environmental Characteristics

6a

Can tolerate acid to alkaline soil (pH 5.0 to 8.0)

Consistently moist, well-drained soil; Occasional periods of dry soil
See graphic below

Insect Disease

relatively free of pests and diseases, deer can be problematic

Bare Root Transplanting


Other

native across the southeastern US from Florida to Texas north to Missouri and Delaware

Native Range Map

Native Range Map Image

Moisture Tolerance Graphic

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Moisture Tolerance

Moisture graphic
Occasionally saturated or very wet soil
Consistently moist, well-drained soil
Occasional periods of dry soil
Prolonged periods of dry soil
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