Beautyberry
Callicarpa dichotoma
Easily grown in average, medium-wet, well-drained soil in full sun to part shade. Prune in early spring if needed. Flowers bloom on new wood. Plant in a protected location in Zone 4 where above-ground stems may not be reliably winter hardy. In zone 5 and over, may be grown in the manner of herbaceous perennials by pruning stems back to 6" in late winter each year. Best fruit production occurs when more than one shrub is planted. Grows 3’- 4’ tall and wide. Small pink flowers in summer followed by clusters of lilac-violet fruits in autumn. Zone 5.
