American Beautyberry (Callicarpa americana): Shrub for partial shade
Description: American Beautyberry is an interesting and beautiful ornamental shrub, suitable for a shade or sun garden. The most striking feature of this shrub is its clusters of berries, which turn purple in the fall. White-berried varieties are also available. American Beautyberry is a perennial shrub that typically grows to a height of 6 feet. Some specimens can reach 9 feet or more. During the winter, the plants will go dormant. In mid-spring, the light green leaves emerge from the bare branches of the shrubs that have overwintered. The large leaves have serrated edges. By mid-May and continuing to July, clusters of small white to light-pink flowers bloom on the plant.
To learn more, view American Beautyberry: plant information sheet
