{"product_id":"american-beautyberry-callicarpa-americana-live-native-berry-shrub-pollinator-friendly-edible-landscape-plant","title":"American Beautyberry (Callicarpa americana) – Live Native Berry Shrub – Pollinator Friendly – Edible Landscape Plant","description":"Add a pop of wild color to your landscape with Callicarpa americana, commonly known as American Beautyberry. This fast-growing native shrub is famous for its striking clusters of vivid purple berries that wrap around the stems in fall, creating one of the most eye-catching displays in the garden. Birds love the berries, pollinators visit the small flowers, and gardeners love how easy and resilient this plant is. The berries are edible (though astringent raw) and are often used in jellies, syrups, and teas.\n\nPlant Details:\n• Botanical name: Callicarpa americana\n• Common name: American Beautyberry\n• Mature size: 3–8 ft tall and wide\n• Sun: Full sun to partial shade\n• Water: Moderate; drought tolerant once established\n• Zones: 6–10\n• Growth rate: Fast\n• Wildlife value: Excellent for birds, bees, and butterflies\n\nWhy growers love it:\n• Stunning electric-purple berries\n• Native plant with high wildlife value\n• Low maintenance and adaptable\n• Great for hedges, borders, and food forests\n• Unique edible ornamental shrub","brand":"Plantsages","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48251728396526,"sku":null,"price":15.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0797\/1137\/1502\/files\/f05ec9a1-il_fullxfull.8004025173_irtp.jpg?v=1783215333","url":"https:\/\/plantsages.com\/products\/american-beautyberry-callicarpa-americana-live-native-berry-shrub-pollinator-friendly-edible-landscape-plant","provider":"Plantsages","version":"1.0","type":"link"}