American Beautyberry (Callicarpa americana)

Photographer: Alex Abair

Description: This shrub is famous for its clusters of iridescent purple berries that circle the stems in autumn. The fruit provides a vital high moisture food source for songbirds and small mammals during the dry fall months.

Height: 3 to 6 ft

Light: Full Sun to Part Shade

Water: Medium

Spreading Habit: Moderate

Spreading Method: Seeds

Bloom Time: Early to Mid Summer

Bloom Color: Pink to Lavender