Beautyberry

Callicarpa americana

easy outdoor ✓ Pet safe

💧 Watering

Every 1–2 weeks once established

☀️ Light

Full sun to partial shade

💦 Humidity

Average

🌡️ Temperature

25–90°F (-4–32°C)

🪏 Soil

Average, well-draining soil

✨ Fertilizing

Once in spring

🪴 Repotting

N/A — grown in landscape

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About Beautyberry

Native shrub with spectacular clusters of vivid purple berries in fall. One of the most striking fall-interest shrubs.

Care tips

  • Cut back hard in early spring for best growth
  • Birds eat the berries in late fall
  • Spectacular fall interest that few plants can match

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