- Beautyberry
Botanical name: callicarpa americana
Beginner friendly?: yes
Average size at maturity: up to 6 ft in height and in width
Bloom time: late spring, summer
Hardy zone: zones 6-11
Flower color: pink/white/purple
Foliage color: green/gold
Growth rate: grows 1-2 ft per year
Pruning instructions: these shrubs produce suckers that allow the plant to spread. To maintain desired shape and size prune these off of the plant.
Propagation methods: cut a stem just below a node and place in water until roots start to emerge
Landscape use: berry harvesting, ornamental plant
Light needs: 6 hours of sun per day
Special features: edible berries
Watering instructions: allow soil to partially dry between watering sessions
Fertilizing instructions : fertilize with organic compost in the early spring
Best time to plant: spring
Best type of soil: adapts to all kinds of soil
Companion plants: sunflowers, oakleaf hydrangea, yarrow
Toxicity level: non-toxic
Invasive species: no
