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What is this plant? (post #15886)

southernsoil on Thu, 12/10/2009 - 16:51
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It looks alot like Callicarpa americana but in a miniture size. The berries are the same color and show off in the fall. The berries are in clusters all the way down each stem but much smaller than American beautyberry. I was given this plant acouple of years ago and would like to know what I have.

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I'll check back Monday to see (post #15886, reply #1 of 4)

by southernsoil in reply to southernsoil [original] on Thu, 12/10/2009 - 17:26

I'll check back Monday to see if anyone replies to my question. I have had this plant for a couple of years with no-name so whats a few more days.

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I believe your mystery plant (post #15886, reply #2 of 4)

by the country gardener in reply to southernsoil [original] on Thu, 12/10/2009 - 19:27

I believe your mystery plant is another species of Callicarpa; either C. dichotoma or C. bodinieri.

Marty

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I'd guess C. dichotoma given (post #15886, reply #3 of 4)

by Karen in reply to the country gardener [original] on Fri, 12/11/2009 - 11:35

I'd guess C. dichotoma given the smaller size, though I've always had trouble differentiating those two.

North Carolina - zone 7

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Thanks country gardener and (post #15886, reply #4 of 4)

by southernsoil in reply to southernsoil [original] on Mon, 12/14/2009 - 10:27

Thanks country gardener and Karen. There are a couple of American beautyberry on the property and my c.dichotoma looked the same but alot smaller, so I wasn't sure what I had. Now I have a name for it, thanks again.