The American beautyberry is a deciduous shrub that produces purple berries in the fall and in winter. Though it grows mainly in the woodlands, it’s a fantastic addition to gardens because it makes an excellent food source for songbirds. The fruit is edible and you can cook and sweeten it to make jam or jellies.
American beautyberry is drought tolerant once established but prefers moist soil
The plant prefers full sun to partial shade
The plant can tolerate all types of soil, as long as they are well-drained
You can lightly apply a balanced fertilizer in spring
Prune in late winter to remove old canes and encourage new growth
Seeds
Stem cuttings
Open meadows, thickets, woodlands, and margins of ponds, ditches, and streams
Not toxic to humans or pets
Leaf spot
Powdery mildew
Aphids
Scale insects
Caterpillars
Mass plantings to create a privacy screen
Pond margins
Containers
Wildlife garden
Pollinator garden
Winter garden
Woodland garden
Last Updated: August 3, 2023
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