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Is American beautyberry (Callicarpa americana) shade-tolerant, and will it be possible to train this plant on lattice?

Last Updated: April 28, 2011

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The beautyberry (Callicarpa americana) is quite tolerant to light shade. Do not attempt to train it on a lattice; as with many other many perennials, it should be cut back in the early spring to keep it from getting woody and to promote new, vigorous growth.

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