shrub · design plant record

Callicarpa americana

American beautyberry

A loose deciduous shrub with conspicuous late-season fruit.

Photographs show the source plant or captioned cultivar, season and setting. They do not document one of our illustrative garden layouts as a built project.

Height at maturity

0.91–2.44 m (3–8 ft)

Spread at maturity

0.91–1.83 m (3–6 ft)

Light

Sun / Part shade

Moisture

Drier soil after establishment / Moist, draining soil

Source-reported USDA zones

6–10 · verify subzone and cultivar

Principal seasonal role

Spring, Summer

Fit it to the site

Draining soil in sun or partial shade.

Reject deep shade and a location dependent on a permanently narrow species plant.

Keep the care in the decision

Pruning, if needed, follows its new-growth flowering habit; leave accessible space around the developing shrub.

Origin & safety checks

Central and Southeastern United States, Bermuda, and Cuba. Confirm local native range and restrictions.

Toxicity and pet safety are not assessed here. An ornamental record is not an edible-use recommendation.

Check current invasive restrictions with your local plant-health or extension authority. For pets, use the exact botanical name in a veterinary toxicity reference; for potential ingestion or exposure, get appropriate professional advice rather than relying on a design guide.