Callicarpa americana
American beautyberry, French mulberry, American beauty berry
Callicarpa Callicarpa
C. americana - C. americana is an open, arching, deciduous shrub with ovate to elliptic, toothed, mid-green leaves and small clusters of insignificant violet, pink, or white flowers in late spring and early summer are followed by magenta to bright violet fruit.
Callicarpa americana is: Deciduous
Arching, Open branches
White, Violet, Pink, Insignificant or absent in Summer
Green in Spring; Green in Summer; Green in Autumn
Generally pest-free.
Generally disease-free.
Pruning group 2.
Softwood cuttings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
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Callicarpa americana (American beautyberry) will reach a height of 2m and a spread of 2m after 10-20 years.
Beds and borders, Flower Arranging, Cottage/Informal
Plant in fertile, well-drained soil in full sun or light shade.
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Well-drained
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Partial Shade, Full Sun
South, East, West
Exposed, Sheltered
Hardy (H4)
Callicarpa americana
American beautyberry, French mulberry, American beauty berry
Callicarpa Callicarpa
C. americana - C. americana is an open, arching, deciduous shrub with ovate to elliptic, toothed, mid-green leaves and small clusters of insignificant violet, pink, or white flowers in late spring and early summer are followed by magenta to bright violet fruit.
Southeastern United States
Deciduous
Arching, Open branches
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White, Violet, Pink, Insignificant or absent in Summer
Green in Spring; Green in Summer; Green in Autumn
Generally pest-free.
Generally disease-free.
Pruning group 2.
Softwood cuttings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
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Callicarpa americana (American beautyberry) will reach a height of 2m and a spread of 2m after 10-20 years.
Beds and borders, Flower Arranging, Cottage/Informal
Plant in fertile, well-drained soil in full sun or light shade.
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Well-drained
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Partial Shade, Full Sun
South, East, West
Exposed, Sheltered
Hardy (H4)
Zone 10, Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6
Callicarpa americana (American beautyberry)
tomato thrips
Ceratothripoides brunneus
Insect
Absent
3
3
Thrips present in Africa; the Caribbean and parts of Asia; frequently intercepted in the UK. Can cause significant damage to tomatoes and other crops in countries where it is present. Europe wide PRA will consider its potential to establish and cause damage.
Callicarpa americana (American beautyberry)
Stubby-root nematode
Trichodorus cedarus
Nematode
Absent
2
3
Polyphagous nematode pest from Asia; occasionally intercepted by the UK. Causes direct feeding damage on plant roots and has the potential to vector viruses.
Our plants are under greater threat than ever before. There is increasing movement of plants and other material traded from an increasing variety of sources. This increases the chances of exotic pests arriving with imported goods and travellers, as well as by natural means. Shoot is working with Defra to help members to do their part in preventing the introduction and spread of invasive risks.
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Date updated: 7th March 2019 For more information visit: https://planthealthportal.defra.gov.uk/
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Light: | Partial Shade, Full Sun | Tell us... |
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Hardiness: | Hardy (H4) | Tell us... |
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