A lovely native shrub for a pop of fall color. Beautyberry (Callicarpa americana) berries are an amazing magenta that stands out as an accent plant or in groupings and rows in the back of the bed. Berries can be harvested for making jelly and syrup. Leaves contain a substance proven to repel mosquitos!
Full sun - part shade
Low - regular water (regular for best berry display/harvest)
Mature size: 3’ - 8’ tall x 3’ - 8’ wide
A lovely native shrub for a pop of fall color. Beautyberry (Callicarpa americana) berries are an amazing magenta that stands out as an accent plant or in groupings and rows in the back of the bed. Berries can be harvested for making jelly and syrup. Leaves contain a substance proven to repel mosquitos!
Full sun - part shade
Low - regular water (regular for best berry display/harvest)
Mature size: 3’ - 8’ tall x 3’ - 8’ wide
