These aptly named native shrubs are in full fruit right now in yards and in undeveloped patches of woods all over Hernando County. They like to creep out at the edge of the woods, as if to say, "Hey, I'm berrying in here!"
They thrive in all parts of Florida, zones 8-10. They grow to be 6-8 ft tall and 6-8 feet wide. They are happy in a range of soil pH's 4.5 - 7.2. Any soil texture is fine with the Beautyberry, but they do like it well drained. They tolerate periods of drought well. They like to be an understory bush, and are happy in partial sunlight or shade. They have little to no salt tolerance.
This is a deciduous plant. Old wood should be pruned in the the landscape, since flowers and fruit are produced on the new growth. They have light purple (very light purple) flowers in spring through fall. Small purplish berries grow in clumps this time of year and are a delight for wildlife and for your viewing pleasure.
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