Callicarpa Species, Beauty Berry, Black Beautyberry, Mexican Beautyberry
Callicarpa acuminata
| Family: | Lamiaceae (lay-mee-AY-see-ee) (Info) |
| Genus: | Callicarpa (kal-ee-KAR-puh) (Info) |
| Species: | acuminata (ah-kew-min-AY-tuh) (Info) |
Category:
Shrubs
Water Requirements:
Sun Exposure:
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage:
Deciduous
Foliage Color:
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)
Where to Grow:
Danger:
N/A
Bloom Color:
Pale Pink
Bloom Characteristics:
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size:
Bloom Time:
Mid Summer
Other details:
Soil pH requirements:
Patent Information:
Non-patented
Propagation Methods:
Seed Collecting:
Regional
This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:
Altamonte Springs, Florida
Brooklyn, New York
Houston, Texas
Mansfield, Texas
Richmond, Texas
San Antonio, Texas
show allGardeners' Notes:
| Rating | Content |
|---|---|
| Positive | On Oct 2, 2010, vossner from East Texas, I have c. acuminata, c. americana and c. americana var. lactea planted together in a shady spot and the effect is absolutely stunning when in bloom--a riot of color. |
| Positive | On May 17, 2009, Agaveguy from San Antonio, TX (Zone 9a) wrote: 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. Two have draped into the oaks and reached about 15 feet high. |
