Callicarpa americana (American Beautyberry purple)

Callicarpa americana (American Beautyberry purple)If you are looking for the perfect understory or woodland garden shrub, Texas native American Beautyberry delivers. Its open growth habit is graceful, and the sparkling magenta berries that appear in late summer and early fall are dazzling and relished by birds. Make sure to give it room, though, because American Beautyberry shines when it is allowed to grow and not be trimmed to fit the space. It makes the perfect backdrop for your garden. AT A

It has narrow

naturalized or pollinator gardens

The hummingbird-red flowers are cheerful

They make a good addition to dried arrangements

poorly draining soils and rain gardens

It prefers heavy soils

‘Celeste’ is one of the most cold-hardy varieties

rounded growth habit and typically grows to 4-6 ft tall

and resistance to drought

summer Mature height 3-6 ft Mature spread 4-6 ft Attracts Butterflies

Also known as Yellow Elder

Needs well-draining soil