Callicarpa americana: American Beautyberry for Fall Berries

Callicarpa americana – Violet-Magenta Berry Spectacle

American beautyberry produces small lavender-pink spring flowers, but it's grown for its spectacular violet to magenta berries that appear in October. Massed in tight bunches encircling branches, they're vivid against deep-green leaves.

Growing Tips

Thrives in poor soil, sun or part shade. Self-seeds; looks best planted in groups. Propagate via softwood cuttings in spring or semi-ripe cuttings with bottom heat in summer. Watch for scale, mildew, dieback, leaf scorch, fungal leaf spot.

Quick Reference

• Height: 6–10 ft.
• Spread: 3–6 ft.
• Light: Full sun to part shade
• Moisture: Adaptable
• Bloom: Spring (pink, purple)
• Fruit: Fall (violet-magenta berries)
• Features: Native, attracts birds, self-seeds