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Callicarpa dichotoma 'Early Amethyst'
Beautyberry
Plant Type: Shrub
A graceful arching shrub drenched with clusters of glossy amethyst-purple fruits in the fall. Fruit display on 'Early Amethyst' begins earlier than the species and are attractive to birds. Although beautyberry are usually grown for the fruit, small lavender-pink flowers in summer and yellow to yellow-purple fall color may provide added interest.
Mature Height:
3-4 ft
Mature Spread:
4-5 ft
Spacing:
4 ft
Zone:
5
Bloom Color:
Lavender, Pink
Callicarpa dichotoma 'Early Amethyst' Characteristics & Attributes:
Attracts Songbirds
Mass Planting
Full Sun
Partial Sun
Average Water
Attributes
| • | Ornamental Fruit |
| • | Woodland Edge |
| • | Border or Bed |
Foliage Color
| • | Green |
Habit
| • | Arching |
Season of Interest (Flowering)
| • | Summer |
Season of Interest (Foliage)
| • | Fall |
Season of Interest (Fruit)
| • | Fall |
| • | Late Summer |
| • | Winter |
Soil Moisture
| • | Well Drained |