american beautyberry
deciduous shrub, forming an open, airy structure with light green foliage — by late summer + fall, arching branches drip with vibrant clusters of purple berries that remain into winter
plant details
american beautyberry
identification
latin name: Callicarpa americana
usda code: CAAM2
alternative name(s): French mulberry
classification
ecotopes class: shady perennials + creek
ecological condition(s): shady woodland
size range: medium – 3+ ft
habit: shrub
leaf retention: deciduous
light requirement: part-shade
color signature: small pink flowers, conspicuous clusters of purple berries
native range
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