American Beautyberry

 

Common Name	American Beautyberry
Scientific Name	Callicarpa americana
Native Region	West, Middle, East
Moisture Conditions	Dry Upland Site, Moist Upland Site, Water's Edge
Light Preference	Full Sun, Partial Sun
Wildlife Value	birds, small mammals, large mammals
Soil pH	Acidic (pH<6), Neutral (pH 6-8)
Height	3'to 8'
Bloom Time	Summer
Evergreen	No
Comments	beautiful magenta berry-like fruit persists through winter; heavily used by white-tailed deer and more than 40 species of songbirds; prefers loamy to rocky soil