Callicarpa americana American beautyberry (Verbenaceae) Deciduous shrub

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Callicarpa americana
American beautyberry
Deciduous shrub
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The Callicarpa americana plant species is found in Southeastern N. America - Florida to Texas and north to Oklahoma and Arkansas. It is a member of the Verbenaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as American beautyberry.

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Latin Name:  Callicarpa americana
Common Name:  American beautyberry
Family:  Verbenaceae
Author:  L.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  1.8   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Rich woods and thickets[43].

Cultivation Notes: Requires a sunny position or light dappled shade[1, 200]. Prefers a highly fertile well-drained loamy soil[200]. This species is hardy to about -18°c according to one report[200] whilst another says that it is only really hardy in the milder parts of Britain, though some forms should prove to be hardier[1]. Requires cross-pollination for good fruit production[182]. Plants in this genus are notably resistant to honey fungus[200].

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