Callicarpa americana | American Beautyberry | Shrub
Callicarpa americana belongs to the plant family LAMIACE and Genus Callicarpa This Shrub prefers Well drained soil a pH of 7 . All plants need light to allow the photosynthesis process of converting carbon dioxide to growth sugars to take place. Some plants need more sun-light than others. For this plant those sunlight conditions are well described as … Full sun to light shade
We are often asked about plants for humming bird attraction. Unfortunately Callicarpa americana does not attract these beautiful hummingbird, sunbird or nectar feeding varieties of garden birds
If you're looking for a plant well known for its display of Autumn foliage then consider Callicarpa americana for its Fall leaf properties
Callicarpa americana American beautyberry is not known as a butterfly attracting plant
Callicarpa americana | American Beautyberry is either a deciduous plant which means it loses its leaves in Autumn or Fall or it can be classed as an evergreen but only for warmer climates (maintains leaves all year round). Beware using trees that lose their leaves around fish ponds.
Almost all plants grown in gardens need to be fed using fertilzer in order to see them at their best. For this plant the suggested fertilizer program would be based upon … Typical mix of: 3 parts Nitrogen (N), 2 parts Phosphorous (P) and 3 parts Potassium (K for Latin name Kalium).
Callicarpa americana has an attractive autumn display of leaves. American beautyberry has a colorful display of berries in the fall and early winter. This plant can survive cold winter nights that go as low as 0 Fahrenheit. This species needs summer days with high heat. This plant does best in full sun to light shade. It likes well drained soils.
Callicarpa americana will under good growing conditions survive and prosper between 5 and20 years.
Callicarpa americana is a woody perennial. Leaves: American beautyberry has leaves that turn yellow or pink in autumn. The blossoms are typically of a lavender color.
This specimen plant will normally never grow higher than 8' feet will have an overall spread somewhere between ... not specified on this plants page
The Matricaria recutita also known as German chamomile,wild chamomile,sweet false chamomile is known for producing colorful berries
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"Heat-zone Gardening: How to choose plants that thrive in your region's warmest weather", Dr. H. Marc Cathey with Linda Bellamy, American Horticultural Society, Time-Life Books, 1998.