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Callicarpa Species, Beauty Berry, Black Beautyberry, Mexican Beautyberry

Callicarpaacuminata

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Family

Lamiaceae (lay-mee-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Callicarpa (kal-ee-KAR-puh)

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Species

acuminata (ah-kew-min-AY-tuh)

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Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Deciduous

Height

6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)

Spacing

6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)

USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)

USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

Danger

N/A

Bloom Color

Pale Pink

Bloom Time

Mid Summer

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vossner

(Zone 8a) | October 2010 | positive

I have c. acuminata, c. americana and c. americana var. lactea planted together in a shady spot and the effect is absolutely stunning whe...Read Moren in bloom--a riot of color.

Agaveguy

San Antonio, TX (Zone 9a) | May 2009 | positive

I grow several of these under large old Live Oaks. They have reached over 10 feet high and fifteen feet wide one their own structure. T...Read More

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