New and Unread Tree-Mails
| Plant Habit: | Shrub |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 5a -28.9 °C (-20 °F) to -26.1 °C (-15 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 8b |
| Plant Height: | 4 to 6 feet |
| Plant Spread: | 4 to 6 feet |
| Leaves: | Good fall color Deciduous |
| Fruit: | Showy Edible to birds |
| Fruiting Time: | Late summer or early fall |
| Flowers: | Showy |
| Flower Color: | Lavender |
| Flower Time: | Summer |
| Uses: | Windbreak or Hedge |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Birds |
| Awards and Recognitions: | Other: 2002 Great Plant Picks Award Winner |
| Posted by Newyorkrita (North Shore, Long Island, NY ) on Oct 3, 2011 5:03 PM The fall berries are very tiny but bunched in clusters all along the branches. Very vivid coloring. The plant flowers and sets berries from the oldest part of the branches as it grows out. So during the summer there are times when the back of the branch has berries forming while the tips of the branches are still in flower. I planted my Beautyberry shubs in order to attract backyard songbirds with the berries but the only type of bird I have even seen eat them are the Mockingbirds. I do find the fall berries really pretty. [ Reply to this comment | |
| Posted by lauribob (N Central Wash. - the dry side - Zone 5b) on Jun 24, 2017 12:09 PM The stems of colorful berries can be cut and used in a fall flower arrangement. This variety is self-fertile and has a true profusion of berries. [ Reply to this comment | |
| Posted by virginiarose (Virginia) on Sep 15, 2013 9:21 AM Most beautyberries require a pollinator for fruit, but 'Profusion' is self-pollinating and always has a ton of berries! I have only one shrub, so this plant takes care of its own fertilizing. [ Reply to this comment | |
| aspenhill | From October 19, 2013 to April 25, 2018 | Obtained plant Ace HW - qty 1 |
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