Beautyberry
Scientific Name
Callicarpa americana
Particularly Attractive To
Geographical Considerations
Will this plant grow in my area?
Hardiness Zones
7a to 10b
This is a native Florida plant.
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Yard Conditions
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Optimal Light
Beautyberry grows best in Partial Shade.
Light Range
It performs in Full Shade to Partial Shade
Soil Texture
Any Texture
Soil Moisture
Well Drained
Soil pH
Acid to Slightly Alkaline (4.5-7.2)
Salt Tolerance
Low to None
DroughtTolerance
High
Wind Resistance
Not known
Toxicity
Not known
Nematode Tolerance
Not known
Appearance
What will it look like as it grows?
Plant Type
- Shrubs - Large
Plant Shape
- Upright
- Arching
Leaf Persistence
Beautyberry is Deciduous
Spread
6-8 feet
Height
6-8 feet
Growth Rate
Moderate
Leaf Size
Large
Leaf Texture
Medium
Flower Size
Medium
Flower Month
- June
- July
- August
Flower Color
- White
- Pink
Additional Detail
Attracts wildlife; small purplish fruits provide food for wildlife in late winter; need to prune old wood since flowers and fruit are produced on new growth; good for use in naturalized garden beds. Purple fruit. Foliage yellow in fall. | Pests/Diseases: none serious | attracts birds, pollinators
