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  • Answered by
    Heather on
    October 8, 2012
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    It sounds like a beautyberry, though there are a few varieties it could be. They are known for growing quickly and can survive up to zone 6. With the mild winter last year and you being located nearish to zone 6, it is possible that a seed was dropped by a bird and was able to establish in your area.

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    Nikki on
    May 6, 2013
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    I think you may be looking for the beautyberry shrub Kolkwitzia amabilis.

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    LyndaJ on
    May 4, 2013
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    My friend had a large bush with leaves that were green on top and purple underneath with small berries. She called it a "Beauty Bush" but i can't find it in books. She has passed on and I would like to find one. The new owners of her house dug it up. It did not die down in winter, Any ideas of the real name?

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    AnnsGreeneHaus on
    May 4, 2013
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    Please expand the question.

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  • Answered by
    Nikki on
    November 14, 2014
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    These shrubs generally bloom on new wood and are, therefore, pruned in late winter prior to new growth in spring.

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    Downtoearthdigs on
    January 2, 2016
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    The Beautyberry shrub is hardy in zones 7 thru 10.
    Since most of the state of PA is zones 6 with the exception of the Philadelphia, this shrub will be difficult for you to plant in the ground and keep as a perennial.
    If this is a potted plant you will need to keep indoors until spring when the danger of frost has passed.
    If you received a bare root plant, I would pot it now and give the plant a start so you can move outdoors in the spring.
    My research shows that the Beautyberry can be grown in a pot with good success. You will have to keep the shrub pruned to keep the size manageable since you will have to move indoors each year when the temperatures drop.

    Here are some links with more information.

    http://www.clemson.edu/extension/hgic/plants/landscape/shrubs/hgic1086.html
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/beautyberry-shrub/american-beautyberry-shrubs.htm

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    Downtoearthdigs on
    May 25, 2017
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    Your shrub looks like a normal growing Beautyberry.
    This article has more information.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/beautyberry-shrub/american-beautyberry-shrubs.htm

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    Downtoearthdigs on
    May 27, 2017
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    You can help change the shape by pruning, but prune only in later winter or early spring.
    This article will help you.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/beautyberry-shrub/american-beautyberry-shrubs.htm

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    Downtoearthdigs on
    June 26, 2017
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    So you have any new leaves?
    Do the stems bend or snap off?
    If the stems snap, they have died.
    This link will refresh you on the care requirements.
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/beautyberry-shrub/american-beautyberry-shrubs.htm

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