Growing Beautyberry for the Winter Garden

November 22, 2008

Beautyberry grows in a wide variety of conditions from moist and shady to open and dry. In it''''s native habitat you most often see it under pine stands. The fruit and seeds are eaten and dispersed by more 40 different species of songbirds, deer, raccoons, opossums, armadillos, and numerous small rodents. In the growing season, deer can be seen feeding on leaves. The berries are brilliant purple color and brighten any fall or winter landscape. The berries will be...