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Callicarpa dichotoma 'Early Amethyst'

Family Verbenaceae
Plant Type deciduous shrub
Zone USDA:   5a - 8b   RHS:   H   EGF:   H1 - H4   Australia:   1 - 2  
Care Level low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height 0.9 - 1.2 m (3 - 4 ft)
Spread 1.2 - 1.5 m (4 - 5 ft)
Light full sun to partial shade
Soil Moisture average, well-drained
Soil Type clay to sandy
Soil pH acidic to neutral

Description The deciduous shrub Callicarpa dichotoma 'Early Amethyst' (purple beautyberry) bears showy and pale pink blossoms during early summer to late summer. The foliage is greyish lime in colour. Callicarpa dichotoma 'Early Amethyst' (purple beautyberry) yields showy and faded violet fruit.
Typical Uses Border, hedge and foundation.
Special Characteristics This deciduous shrub attracts birds and butterflies to your garden.
Cautions Be aware that bees and wasps are attracted to this deciduous shrub.