Description
Early Amethyst Beautyberry is a loose open deciduous
shrub valued for its attractive fruits. The mild green foliage has no fall color.
Clusters of tiny lavender pink flowers bloom in summer
attracting bees
and
butterflies
, then give way to bursts of bright magenta fruits that ripen earlier than the species and persists into early winter. Best foliage color in
full sun
, but some shade promotes drought tolerance.
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Type: |
Shrub |
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Height: |
3’ – 4’ |
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Spread: |
3’ – 5’ |
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Spacing: |
4’ |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
5 – 8 |
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Culture: |
Full Sun, |
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Bloom Color: |
Pink |
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Season of Interest: |
Summer, Fall |
MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low maintenance plant. Prune back 6” in winter or early spring to better flowering. Multiple plants encourage better fruits and flowering.No serious pests of diseases.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Wildlife Gardens, Naturalized Areas, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Holly, Orange Berry, Abelia
IMAGES:Photo by David J. Stang, Callicarpa dichotoma Early Amethyst 1zz, CC BY-SA 4.0, (2) Photo (c)2007 Derek Ramsey (Ram-Man), Purple Beautyberry Callicarpa dichotoma ‘Early Amethyst’ Berries 3008px, CC BY-SA 2.5, (3) Photo (c)2007 Derek Ramsey (Ram-Man), Purple Beautyberry Callicarpa dichotoma ‘Early Amethyst’ Leaves 2800px, CC BY-SA 2.5
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
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