Callicarpa Species, Beauty Berry, White American Beautyberry

Callicarpa americana var. lactea

Family
Lamiaceae (lay-mee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Callicarpa (kal-ee-KAR-puh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Deciduous
Height
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Spacing
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
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
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color
White/Near White
Inconspicuous/none
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Other Details
Category
Herbs
Shrubs
Water Requirements
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From semi-hardwood cuttings
From seed; stratify if sowing indoors
Seed Collecting
Remove fleshy coating on seeds before storing
Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Brooksville, Florida

Ellenton, Florida

Jacksonville, Florida

Miami, Florida

Oldsmar, Florida

Pinellas Park, Florida

Tampa, Florida

Barbourville, Kentucky

Selma, North Carolina

Moore, South Carolina

Belton, Texas

Houston, Texas

Jacksonville, Texas

New Braunfels, Texas

Richmond, Texas

Seguin, Texas

Temple, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

2
positives
2
neutrals
0
negative
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Newport News, VA | March 2017 | positive

Newport News VA: this is an incredible shrub, planted in partial sun. When visiting Nags Head area small Nursery/garden center a few year...Read More

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(Zone 8a) | August 2010 | positive

This plant died on me twice but the third shrub is doing great. It is planted in mostly shade and gets average water. The white berries...Read More

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Moulton, IA | January 2009 | neutral

I could've sworn that this naturally grows here in zone five with very tall grass...

It could just be a very fast growing ...Read More

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Greenwood Lake, NY (Zone 6a) | May 2008 | neutral

This variety may not be hardy in zone 6A. Mine died during the winter, whereas every other nearby perennial, including the ones that are...Read More

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