American Beautyberry – Callicarpa americana 1600 Seeds | Showy Native Purple Berry Shrub Conservation Bulk Pack | Wildlife Habitat Planting | Fast Growing Native

Establish large-scale native habitat with these 1600 American Beautyberry (Callicarpa americana) seeds. This outstanding deciduous shrub is prized for its brilliant metallic purple berry clusters that wrap around the stems in fall and persist well into winter, providing dramatic seasonal color and critical wildlife food.

American Beautyberry is a multi-stemmed shrub typically growing 3–6 feet tall and wide with a loose, open form and arching branches. In summer, clusters of delicate pink to lavender flowers bloom along the stems. By autumn, these give way to dense clusters of glossy magenta-violet drupes that create one of the most eye-catching native displays available.

Highly valued in wildlife plantings, the berries provide important winter food for robins, mockingbirds, bobwhite quail, towhees, brown thrashers, and many other bird species. Mammals including raccoons, foxes, deer, opossums, armadillos, and wood rats also benefit from its long-lasting fruit.

This species is relatively pest-free, adaptable, and easy to establish once rooted. Ideal for large property borders, woodland gardens, pollinator habitats, native landscaping, and restoration projects. For best fruit production, plant multiple shrubs together.

This 1600-seed bulk pack is perfect for conservation groups, land restoration, wildlife corridors, and large ornamental installations.

You will receive:
✔️ 1600 American Beautyberry seeds
✔️ Clearly labeled seed packet
✔️ Sowing instructions
✔️ Untreated, non-GMO seeds

🌸 Growing Information

Common Name: American Beautyberry
Botanical Name: Callicarpa americana
Plant Type: Deciduous ornamental shrub
Growth Rate: Fast
Mature Height: 3–6 feet
Spread: 3–6 feet
Sun: Full Sun to Part Shade (best berry production in full sun)
Soil: Moist clay or sandy soil enriched with organic matter
Water: Medium
Drought Tolerance: Moderate to High once established
USDA Zones: 6–10
Maintenance: Medium

💡 Care Tip: Flowers and berries develop on new growth. Prune after fruit drop or cut plants back hard in late winter to encourage vigorous growth and heavier berry production the following season.

🌱 Germination Instructions

Scarify: Soak in water for 24 hours
Stratify: Cold stratify 0–90 days at 40°F in a moist (not wet) medium
Sow: 1/16 inch deep and keep evenly moist