Wednesday, July 8, 2009

American Beautyberry


Scientific Name:Callicarpa americana

Deciduous shrub
Attributes: Texas native, xeriscapic, salt tolerant
Foliage Persistence: deciduous
Annual or perennial: perennial
Exposure: shade, partial shade, part sun, full sun
Flower Color: Lavender-pink
Blooming Period: spring, summer
Height: 6 feet
Width: 6 feet
Heat Tolerance: very high
Water Requirements: low
Additional Comments: Tolerates a lot of salt spray and salty soil, but not a lot of storm winds. Violet fruit in autumn.

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