Callicarpa americana
Plant Type: Large Shrub
Mature Size: 4-6 ft tall, 4-6 ft wide
Toxicity: Non-toxic
Maintenance: Low – Prune in late winter to encourage bushy growth. Requires occasional watering during drought.
Freeze Tolerance: Hardy to 0°F – Dies back in hard frost, regrows in spring.
Interest: Bright purple berries in fall. Attracts birds. Native to the Southeast U.S.
