Name  Calicarpa dichotoma (Beautyberry)
Hardiness Zone 6
Light

Likes full sun

Height 4' at maturity
Bloom Time Summer for flowers, fall for berries
Uses Naturalistic plantings, or as an accent
Qualities These are highly prized by naturalist gardeners because they provide ornamental fruit for the birds in the fall.  Lavender flowers in summer, followed by bright purple flowers in the fall.  Blooms on new wood, so cut back in early spring before new growth starts.

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