Beautyberry: Showy Purple Berries, Easy Care, Prune for More Fruit

Beautyberry (Callicarpa) offers "screaming purple" fall berries loved by birds. Species: C. dichotoma (white berries), C. bodinieri (violet fruit, willow leaves), C. japonica (smaller, 3–5 ft), C. americana (coarse leaves, showy fruit). Prune in early March to half desired fall height for maximum berries. No serious pests/diseases.