American Beautyberry Plant – Callicarpa americana Live Shrub | 1–2 Ft Tall | Purple Berry Ornamental Bush | Wildlife Friendly Garden Plant | Easy to Grow

Add vibrant fall color to your garden with the American Beautyberry Plant (Callicarpa americana), a fast-growing ornamental shrub known for its bright clusters of glossy purple berries that appear in fall. This live starter plant measures approximately 1–2 feet tall and is ready to plant in your garden or landscape.

Also known as French Mulberry or Indian Paint Bush, this hardy shrub produces small lavender-pink flowers in spring, followed by striking purple berry clusters that remain on the branches for weeks. The berries are edible when fully ripe and are often used to make homemade jelly or preserves.

American Beautyberry is also valued for its wildlife benefits, attracting birds, butterflies, and pollinators while adding natural beauty to your landscape. Its easy-care nature makes it perfect for relaxed garden designs, hedges, or naturalized plantings.

You will receive:
✔️ 1 live American Beautyberry plant
✔️ Height: approximately 1–2 feet tall
✔️ Healthy starter shrub
✔️ Shipped bare root ready for planting
✔️ Carefully packaged for safe delivery

🌼 Growing Information
Common Name: American Beautyberry, French Mulberry, Indian Paint Bush
Botanical Name: Callicarpa americana
Plant Type: Deciduous ornamental shrub
Growth Stage: Starter plant

Sun Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Rich, moist, well-draining soil
Watering: Moderate; drought tolerant once established
Mature Height: 3–5 feet
Mature Width: 3–5 feet
Growth Rate: Fast growing
USDA Zones: 6–10
Bloom Season: Spring (lavender-pink flowers)
Fruit Season: Fall (purple berries)
Container Friendly: Yes when young

💡 Care Tip:
Prune the shrub in late winter or early spring to maintain a compact shape. American Beautyberry grows quickly and can be cut back to 6–8 inches above the ground, encouraging fresh growth and abundant berry production.