What is Beautyberry?

Beautyberry or Callicarpa is a genus of flowering shrubs from America, Asia and Australia. The general name is a reference to the distinctive brightly colored berries produced on most Beautyberry species. Berries are usually edible, although they have a cake, a sharp taste that is not everyone's taste. Garden shops are sometimes carried by these shrubs and can order them on request. Gardeners can also obtain seeds and cuttings from other gardeners through the store; Many websites for gardeners make shops easier by enrolling people that have or want for trade.

There are more than 100 known species in this family. The species from tropical areas is evergreen and is not frozen, although some may prosper in a cold climate with minimal or light frosts. Types acclimatized to areas with more extreme climate are deciduous and lose their leaves in winter. Many cultivars have been developed specifically for Garders, including fixed leaves and other unusual varietieslined features. Flowers, if fertilized, develop on bundles of bright purple berries with a slightly metal gloss. Beautyberries are physically pronounced and the clumps of berries sometimes look artificially thanks to clear color. The berries remain on the plant for a long time if they are harvested by hungry people or animals.

people use Beautyberry Bush fruit to produce wines and jelly. Research c. American or American Beautyberry, suggested that the plant can have insecticidal properties and can be used to develop natural insecticides for mosquitoes and other pests. The extraction of the plant compounds could also lead to the development of new insect chemicals.

Gardeners who are interested in growing Beautybers can usually choose between a number of plants recommended for cultivation in their region. Most plants need well -drained soil with good moisture retention and preferpartial shadow. Beautyberries come from forest areas and are excellent social plants for trees and large shrubs in a partially shady garden. Plants can be used as planting samples or to create hedges and other barriers. Gardeners should be aware that Beautybers tend to get to manage and have a chaotic, slightly wild look. If a garden with a neat, sharp look is required, these plants are not a good choice of landscape.