Edibles – Beautyberry

• 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