Beautyberry: an old-fashioned garden favorite makes a come-back

American Beautyberry (Callicarpa dichotoma) American and Japanese beautyberry have a surprise element in that these plants' berries show a remarkable coloration. Depending on the variety, some beautyberries show an opalescent white or light violet fruit in late summer. Guerneys is offering starter plants at a low-cost, but these shrubs ought to be available at larger, independent garden centers. The white variety may be harder to locate, but both are worth having. Makes a good companion plant for hydrangeas and viburnums.