Nikki Krieg
The American Beautyberry
You might not realize, but you probably pass this lovely native shrub more often than any other here in South Louisiana. Aside from finally gaining the mainstream landscape popularity that she deserves. Beautyberry lines all of our woods, grows in our pastures, roadsides, and more. She seems to grow well in all soil conditions, yet never seems to be too weedy within the garden.
Nikki Krieg
The American Beautyberry
She’s gorgeous in mass, as a hedgerow or a specimen, with a wild spindly growth pattern that can also be pruned to appear more compact and clean. Clusters of the sweetest tiny pink blooms are followed by gorgeous purple fruit. The plant was used by Native Americans to repel mosquitos. We find it to be effective! The American Beautyberry is a most fragrant and delicate addition to your garden.
