cut the tallest canes back to a manageable 6 or 7 feet
Unlike 'Austin' or 'Climax' (which ripen early)
A ripe berry should fall into your hand with a very gentle "tickle" or touch
Tree Age Production Phase Yield (lbs) Yield (Bushels) Year 1 Establishment 0 lbs 0 Year 2 "Taster" Crop 5 – 15 lbs ~1/4 Bushel Year 3 First Real Harvest 30 – 50 lbs 1/2 – 1 Bushel Year 4 Sub-Mature 75 – 125 lbs 1
the weight of those giant berries will pull the canes right down into the mud
Beautyberry American Size:1 Gallon cut the tallest canes backThe American Beautyberry is a loose, open habited, deciduous native shrub celebrated for its spectacular, metallic purple fruit displays. Found naturally in the woodlands, pine flatwoods, and thickets of the American South, it is a highly adaptable plant prized by home gardeners for its striking autumn color, low maintenance nature, and exceptional wildlife value. The American Beautyberry features long, gracefully arching woody stems lined with large,