'Early Amethyst' Beautyberry abounds with large quantities of small lilac fruits in the fall. Originally from Brookside Gardens in Maryland. This is the same plant as C. 'Issai', per Barry Yinger. Purple beautyberry is easy to grow and low maintenance and once established are quite drought tolerant. Planting in mass improves cross-pollination and fruit production. Small mammals and birds eat the fruit.
Height
4 Feet
Spread
4 Feet
Bloom Color
Lavender/Purple
USDA Hardiness Zone
5
Current Availability
Qty Avail
Description
Comments
Future Crop
Future Crop Ready Date
93
Callicarpa dichotoma Early Amethyst #3 18-24" (purple berry)
Retail ready
Characteristics & Attributes
Attributes
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Cut Branches
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Deer Resistant
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Fruit - Ornamental
Winter Interest
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Fruit
Soil Conditions
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Average
Bloom Time
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Summer
Exposure
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Sun
Attracts Wildlife
•
Food Source for Wildlife
Foliage Color
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Green
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