Callicarpa dichotoma ~ Purple Beautyberry plant-nerds which have a crisp and

which have a crisp and mild sweet flavor when unripe

Eastern US and Mexico

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Callicarpa dichotoma ~ Purple Beautyberry plant-nerds which have a crisp andPurple Beautyberry is a small rounded deciduous shrub with attractive drupe clusters mild green foliage that turns yellow in fall. Clusters of tiny soft pink or purple flowers bloom in summer attracting bees and butterflies, then give way to bursts of rich purple fruits in fall that persist to the beginning of winter. Best shape in full sun, but some shade promotes drought tolerance. Type: Shrub Height: 2 4 Spread: 2 4 Spacing: 3 USDA Hardiness Zone: