Callicarpa dich. 'Early Amethyst' - Beautyberry

'Early Amethyst' shares many attributes of the species—a pleasant, rounded form, long, elliptical leaves, small pink flowers, and bright lavender berries—but it sets fruit in early September, well before other varieties of Beautyberry. The berries are loved by a variety of backyard birds.

• Type: Deciduous shrub
• Zone: 5 to 8
  
• Height: 3.00 to 4.00 feet
• Spread: 4.00 to 5.00 feet
• Bloom Time: June to August
• Bloom Description: Lavender-pink
• Sun: Full sun to part shade
• Water: Medium
• Maintenance: Low
• Suggested Use: Hedge
• Flower: Showy
• Attracts: Birds
• Fruit: Showy