Fall is the time to pick Florida's native beautyberries (Callicarpa Americana) now growing on shrubs in clusters along roadsides, in pineland and hammock forests, or in parks. Beautyberries are ...

Paige’s Planet Protectors, Paige Konger Henry, joined Gayle Guyardo the host of the nationally syndicated health and wellness show Bloom to share how to use bright purple berries native to Florida to ...

Question: I have noticed the American beautyberry in landscapes but it grows a bit lanky. If I plant one how do I control the growth? Answer: Wild and a bit open in habit is one way of describing the ...

A: The only plant I know that grows in woods, or natural areas on the Treasure Coast with purple fruit this time of year held in clusters around the branch stems is American Beautyberry known as ...

Beautyberry is an attractive addition to your Florida‐Friendly Landscaping, working well as a border, foundation plant or in mass plantings. With its long, arching branches that reach back toward the ...

The Darwinian Gardener looked out the window above his kitchen sink and frowned at the sight. It was the backyard beautyberry plant, the size of a Fiat Mini. And it was already in full purple. The ...

American beautyberry or French mulberry is a deciduous, native, multi-stemmed shrub that can grow 5- to 8-feet tall. The natural shape grows toward sunlight with gracefully arching or weeping branches ...

The Darwinian Gardener knows he cannot argue with the consensus of beautyberry bushes in his yard. He must admit that summer is over. Even though his air conditioner continues to crank away through ...

You have probably seen the memes that circulate on social media about the season of “fall” in Florida. One of my favorites is a picture of a palm tree whose single frond has fallen to the ground and ...