A unique American native with beautiful hibiscus-like flowers and unusually large purple and pink berries, the American beautyberrys nicknames are many: elegant beautyberry, French mulberry, and my favorite: Sour-bush. Its easy to see these beautiful plants and wonder if you could spruce up your garden with them. However, when it comes to the care of … Read more
The American beautyberry shrub, known for its vibrant purple berries and graceful arching branches, is a gorgeous addition to any garden. However, these lovely shrubs can fall victim to mealybugs – a common garden pest that can quickly get out of control. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll explore effective strategies for getting rid of mealybugs … Read more
The vibrant purple berries and graceful arching branches of the American beautyberry shrub make it a prized addition to many gardens However, these showy shrubs can sometimes attract unwanted insect visitors If you’ve noticed tiny bugs crawling on the leaves or stems of your beautyberry, you may be wondering – what are these little critters? … Read more
Gardeners cherish the American beautyberry shrub for its vibrant purple berries and graceful, arching branches. But nothing kills the beauty of this plant faster than the sight of its leaves turning yellow. If you’ve noticed your beautyberry foliage looking lackluster don’t panic. While disconcerting, yellowing leaves usually indicate easily correctable issues. Let’s explore the most … Read more
Known for its vibrant purple berries and graceful arching branches, the American beautyberry shrub is a beloved addition to many gardens. However, even hardy beautyberry shrubs can sometimes struggle and show signs of decline If you’ve noticed your beautyberry looking distressed, weak, or on the verge of dying, you likely want to get to the … Read more
In my yard, the snails and slugs are just waiting to mow down my seedlings and flowers – especially lupine and delphinium. It can be devastating to put so much work into your garden and overnight they can completely clear out an area and leave you with stubs. My yard is really loaded with a … Read more
The American Beautyberry, a native gem, thrives in the wild and graces gardens with its vibrant purple berries. Despite its resilience, its not immune to the tiny troublemakers that can turn its lush foliage into a bug buffet. Tackling these pests is not just about aesthetics; its about the health and vigor of your beautyberry. … Read more
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. American beautyberry shrubs (Callicarpa americana, USDA zones 7 through 11) bloom in late summer, and although the flowers arent much to look at, the jewel-like, purple or white berries are dazzling. The fall foliage is an attractive … Read more
Here in Texas, we don’t really enjoy traditional autumn colors from our trees and shrubs as is common in New England, the Midwest, or even the Pacific Northwest. The dramatic foliage mosaic that defines “fall” for many doesn’t occur for us in October. Our deciduous trees transform their leaf color in response to less light … Read more
If you grow American beautyberry shrubs in containers, it’s important to repot them every few years as the plants outgrow their pots. Repotting gives the roots more room to spread out and allows you to refresh the potting mix. It can seem daunting if you’ve never done it before, but follow this step-by-step guide and … Read more