I have a small American Beautyberry that I think I bought at a plant sale in Arlington last spring from
@Frostweed or one of her gang.
Hadn't planted it and one day I saw the leaves all shriveled up. Shock and awe! I moved it to a shadier spot and watered it well. Surprisingly the leaves 'unshriveled'. Not being sure where to plant it I was planning to give it to a friend.
Now it has a new problem which I hope won't be a major issue. Suddenly one side of the plant was bare. Obvious suspect is a squirrel.
Here's what the plant looks like although the picture makes it look taller than it is.
And here are the remains of the day.
So the plant is lopsided. Wish I had a 'before' picture but I didn't anticipate that anything would happen. Anyway, prior to the damage it was lovely and balanced.
Question is whether it will thrive once planted or possibly remain lopsided with leaves and branches on one side and nothing on the other.
I know that this is the perfect time to plant. Advice?
