This fruiting shrub is a big favorite of many people – American beautyberry (Callicarpa americana).

It is native throughout the state and the southeast and is a real show stopper when the fruit turns purple (until then it might not even have been noticed). The fruit is popular with birds, especially mockingbirds and catbirds. It’s an easy to grow, part to full sun shrub and relatively deer resistant. It’s also very good as an accent in cut flower arrangements. You can distinguish this native from the Asian beautyberries by noticing the wide leaves and tightly clustered fruit. . . . #nativeplants #nativeplantsofgeorgia #gardening #pollinatorplants #pollinatorgardening #nativehabitat #wildlifegardening #plants #georgia #gonative #spring