American Beautyberry | Callicarpa americana shrub flowers and fruit

flowers and fruit

Resistant to diseases and deerproof

and low-maintenance gardens

Keep away from children and pets

glossy heart-shaped leaves on vigorous twining stems make excellent living shade over a pergola

American Beautyberry | Callicarpa americana shrub flowers and fruitA stunning native shrub known for its vibrant clusters of glossy purple berries that brighten the fall landscape and feed wildlife in abundance. Edible & Herbal Uses: Berries are edible (though mild in flavor) and can be made into jams, jellies, and wines. Traditionally used as a natural insect repellentthe crushed leaves were rubbed on skin to ward off mosquitoes and biting insects. Leaves and roots have been used in folk apothecaries for ages