Purple American Beautyberry Seeds produce a perennial deciduous shrub commonly known in the United States as purple American beautyberry. Plants develop upright, multi-stemmed growth with glossy green leaves and produce clusters of striking purple berries in late summer to fall. This plant thrives in full sun to partial shade with well-drained fertile soil and is suitable for garden beds, hedges, and home landscapes in temperate climates.
Features
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Perennial deciduous shrub
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Upright, multi-stemmed growth with glossy leaves
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Produces clusters of bright purple berries
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Suitable for garden beds, hedges, and home landscapes
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Adapted to full sun or partial shade
Specifications
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Scientific Name: Callicarpa americana var. purpurea
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Common Name (US): Purple American Beautyberry
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Seed Type / Variety: Perennial shrub type
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Growth Habit: Upright deciduous shrub
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USDA Zones: 6–10
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Planting Season: Early spring or fall
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Growing Season: Spring to fall
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Sowing Season:
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March–May (spring)
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September–October (fall)
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Germination Time and Conditions: 30–60 days with cold stratification
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Sunlight Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
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Soil Requirements: Well-drained fertile soil, pH 6.0–7.5
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Watering Needs: Moderate, consistent moisture
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Mature Plant Size: 3–6 feet height; 3–5 feet spread
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Plant Spacing: 3–5 feet apart