Projo Garden Blog

The beautyberry is a relatively new shrub for me. I bought it from a local nursery in the early fall of 2007 after seeing the very unusual purple berries on the arching stems. I was told that the berries would get darker and stay on the branches well into winter.

There was not enough space in my front garden, so I planted the small shrub next to the azaleas at the upper level of my back garden. Last year the shrub was transferred to a bigger area further back at the lower level.

It appeared to like the new location and had grown both in height and width (now at least 4 x 4 ft.).

I enjoy the light pink blossoms during the summer before they gradually turn into bright, shiny, purple berries.

8.20.09

I have cut off several branches and removed the leaves to make some arrangements, showcasing the berries' unique color.

There are still lots of berries left on the plant.

11.16.09

I hope they will still be around when the snow arrives .. hopefully not so soon.

12.7.08

American beautyberry belongs in the family Verbenaceae, according to this website.

 Tags  American beautyberry

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