Beautyberry (Callicarpa americana) Native to the Southeast from Texas and Oklahoma east to Florida and north to Maryland Best autumn-fruiting shrub. Beautyberry has recently become en vogue among native-plant enthusiasts. It is easy to grow, spreads well but is not aggressive and provides a unique splash of bright purple fruit in autumn. On top of that, it’s an excellent wildlife food plant, because it attracts pollinators in spring and birds in autumn. It grows in full sun to partial shade and in clay or sandy, moist soil. See how to grow beautyberry
Fringe Tree (Chionanthus virginicus) Native to the Southeast but hardy to colder zones Best small, flowering tree. Native fringe tree is a fragrant, small flowering tree suitable for courtyards and small spaces. Lacy white flowers cover the tree in spring and later develop into vibrant purple fruits in autumn. It can be trained as a large shrub with many stems or shaped and encouraged into an upright multistemmed tree form. Native fringe tree is an underutilized plant but is becoming more popular in nurseries. It grows in full sun to partial shade in moist, rich soil. See how to grow fringe tree
Red Sunset Japanese Maple
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