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
As a fellow gardener, I know how frustrating it can be when annoying gnats start swarming around your plants. Those tiny flying insects just seem to multiply invading the peace of your garden. If you’ve noticed small gnats flitting around the foliage of your American beautyberry shrub you likely have an infestation on your hands. … Read more
The vibrant purple berries of the American beautyberry shrub make it a standout choice for gardens across the country. But what’s going on below the soil surface and inside those graceful arching stems? In this article we’ll take an in-depth look at American beautyberry roots and stems. Understanding root and stem structure provides insight on … Read more
Scale on plants sounds like and looks like a plant disease, but the term “scale” actually refers to an infestation by any one of over 8,000 species of tiny, sap-sucking insects. Scale insects typically adhere to the stems, branches, and sometimes leaves of plants to feed on sap. They have a shell-like bump appearance, which … Read more
Beautyberry (Callicarpa americana) is a deciduous shrub found naturally in the southeastern United States. It grows between 3 and 6 feet tall and wide on average, though its been known to reach 9 feet tall. It has a moderate growth rate, gaining around 1 to 2 feet per year until it is mature, and it … Read more
Beautyberry (Callicarpa americana) is a deciduous shrub found naturally in the southeastern United States. It grows between 3 and 6 feet tall and wide on average, though its been known to reach 9 feet tall. It has a moderate growth rate, gaining around 1 to 2 feet per year until it is mature, and it … Read more
Beautyberry (Callicarpa americana) is a deciduous shrub found naturally in the southeastern United States. It grows between 3 and 6 feet tall and wide on average, though its been known to reach 9 feet tall. It has a moderate growth rate, gaining around 1 to 2 feet per year until it is mature, and it … 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
As a proud gardener, I love having vibrant, healthy plants in my outdoor space. One of my favorite additions is the American beautyberry shrub (Callicarpa americana) with its eye-catching purple berries and lush green foliage. However, I recently noticed that my beautyberry shrub started drooping and looked quite sad. If your beautyberry is also drooping … Read more