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Back to buying optionsAmerican Beautyberry Live Plant – Callicarpa americana | 12+ Inch Starter | Purple Berry Shrub | Edible Fruit | Native Garden Plant | Bare Root
Add beautiful seasonal color and wildlife-friendly charm to your landscape with this American Beautyberry starter plant, Callicarpa americana. This attractive native shrub is best known for its clusters of vivid purple berries that appear along the stems, creating a striking display in late summer and fall.
The berries are edible and can be used to make homemade jelly and other preparations. American Beautyberry is a versatile choice for naturalized landscapes, wildlife gardens, cottage gardens, borders, and backyard plantings. This live starter plant is approximately 12+ inches and is ready to establish in your garden with proper care.
You will receive:
✔️ 1 live American Beautyberry starter plant
✔️ Approximately 12+ inches tall
✔️ Callicarpa americana
✔️ Purple berry-producing shrub
✔️ Edible fruit suitable for jelly making
✔️ Healthy young plant ready for planting
🌼 Growing Information
Common Name: American Beautyberry
Botanical Name: Callicarpa americana
Plant Type: Deciduous flowering and fruiting shrub
Growth Stage: Live starter plant
Sun Requirements: Medium to full sun
Soil: Well-draining garden soil
Watering: Light to moderate; water regularly while establishing
Mature Height: Approximately 3–8 feet
Growth Rate: Moderate to fast
USDA Zones: 6–10
Container Friendly: Yes, while young
💡 Care Tip: Plant American Beautyberry in a location with good sunlight and well-draining soil. Water regularly while the young plant becomes established, then reduce watering as it develops. Light pruning can help maintain a compact shape and encourage fresh growth and berry production.
