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American Beautyberry
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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