Berry Seeds - American Beautyberry

American Beautyberry is a stunning ornamental shrub known for its bright clusters of violet-purple berries that appear in late summer through early winter. Its vibrant color adds beauty to gardens while attracting birds and pollinators. This hardy, low-maintenance plant is drought-tolerant once established and ideal for creating year-round landscape interest.

Features and Specifications:

• Plant Type: Deciduous shrub

• Variety Name: American Beautyberry

• Growth Habit: Rounded and spreading; reaches 3–6 feet tall

• Bloom and Berry Season: Blooms in late spring to early summer; berries form in late summer and persist through early winter

• Growing Season: Best planted in spring or fall

• USDA Hardiness Zones: 6–10

• Sowing Months:

  • Zones 9–10: February–April, September–November

  • Zones 7–8: March–May, August–October

  • Zones 6: April–May, September

• Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade

• Soil Needs: Moist, well-drained soil; adaptable to sandy or clay soils

• Watering: Moderate; drought-tolerant once established

• Maintenance: Low; prune lightly in late winter to encourage new growth

• Uses: Landscape borders, wildlife gardens, pollinator attraction, ornamental display