American Beautyberry (Callicarpa americana)
$35.00
Sold in 10″ (3 gal) pots
Light: Full sun to part shade (intolerant of deep shade)
Soil Moisture: Well-drained, medium
Bloom time: June to July
Height x spread: 3-6 ft x 3-6 ft
Flower: Insignificant, small white
Fruit: Showy purple berries develop in August through October
Tolerate: Clay soil
Attracts: Eastern towhee, robins, purple finches, foxes, deer, opossums
The American beautyberry is a shrub that produces showy purple fruits in the fall. Its native habitat is open meadows, thickets, woodland and pond edges, ditches, and streams. In the spring, green leaves emerge on upright arching stems. Prune in late winter to 1 foot high as the flowers and fruits appear on new shoots. The berries provide food for songbirds and small mammals. A member of the mint family, the leaves, when crushed may help repel mosquitoes. It is recommended to plant several shrubs together as they produce more fruit when clustered. A great addition to a pollinator garden, winter interest garden, and children’s gardens.
Photo credit: Susan Strine CC BY 2.0
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