Grown for its clusters of spectacular berries that grace the plant throughout the fall and often in winter, Callicarpa americana (American Beautyberry) is a bushy, deciduous shrub with a naturally loose and graceful arching habit. Elegant with its long branches which seem to seek the ground, it bears clusters of small flowers of violet, pink, or white along its stems in early summer. Attractive to bees and butterflies, they are abundantly followed by clusters of glossy, bright violet to magenta fruits, which encircle the woody stems. Adding rich color and splendor to the landscape, they make a lovely contrast with the foliage of elliptical, coarse, fuzzy, light green leaves, that turns yellow in fall.

One of the best ornamental fruiting shrubs, Callicarpa bodinieri var. giraldii 'Profusion' (Beautyberry) is a medium-sized deciduous shrub, primarily grown for its eye-catching display of purple berries dotting every arching branch like beads on a string. It bears clusters of small, lilac flowers along the stems in summer. They are abundantly followed by compact clusters of bright, glossy, violet-purple fruits in early fall, which persist after the leaves have fallen and stand out until early winter. They make a lovely contrast with the foliage that turns rosy-pink in fall.

Callicarpa dichotoma 'Early Amethyst' (Purple Beautyberry) is a small, compact, rounded, deciduous shrub, primarily grown for its eye-catching display of shiny purple berries from late summer through fall. In summer, it bears clusters of small lavender flowers along its elegantly arching stems. Attractive to bees and butterflies, they are abundantly followed by clusters of glossy, bright amethyst fruits in late summer, which persist after the leaves have fallen and stand out beautifully. This cultivar is noted for its fruits that ripen well before other Beautyberries.

Noted for its profuse berries and early fruiting age, Callicarpa dichotoma 'Issai' (Purple Beautyberry) is a small, compact, rounded, deciduous shrub, primarily grown for its eye-catching display of shiny purple berries from early to late fall. In summer, it bears clusters of small pink flowers along its elegantly arching stems. Attractive to bees and butterflies, they are abundantly followed by clusters of glossy, bright lavender-purple fruits in the fall, which persist after the leaves have fallen and stand out beautifully.

Callicarpa dichotoma (Purple Beautyberry) is a small, compact, rounded, deciduous shrub, primarily grown for its eye-catching display of purple berries from late summer through winter. Elegant with its long, arching branches often kissing the ground at their tips in a cascading or weeping effect, it bears clusters of small, pink to lavender flowers along the stems in summer. They are abundantly followed by clusters of luminous lilac-violet fruits in late summer, which persist after the leaves have fallen. Adding bold color to the late-season garden, they make a lovely contrast with the foliage of elliptic green leaves that turns golden-yellow in fall.

Prized for its richly colored berries that grace the plant throughout the fall, Callicarpa japonica (Japanese Beautyberry) is a small, rounded, deciduous shrub. Elegant with its slender, upright branches, arching over in a cascading or weeping effect, it boasts clusters of small, pink flowers along its stems in early summer. They are abundantly followed by clusters of luminous, glossy, violet to purple fruits in late summer, which may persist after the leaves have fallen and stand out. Adding color and splendor to the fall landscape, they make a lovely contrast with the foliage of elliptic, medium green leaves, that turns yellow with a purplish cast in the fall.

Noted for its long season of interest, Callicarpa Pearl Glam® (Beautyberry) is a small, compact, deciduous shrub of upright habit adorned with dark purple foliage from spring to frost. In late summer, it bears small white flowers along the stems, which are attractive to bees and butterflies. They are abundantly followed by clusters of luminous violet-purple berries in fall, which persist after the leaves have fallen and stand out beautifully. Easy to grow and perfect for mass planting, hedges, borders and containers.

Noted for its long season of interest, Callicarpa Purple Pearls® (Beautyberry) is a small, compact, deciduous shrub of upright habit, adorned with dark purple foliage from spring to frost. In late summer, it bears clusters of small pink flowers along the stems, which are attractive to bees and butterflies. They are abundantly followed by vibrant purple berries in fall, which persist after the leaves have fallen and stand out beautifully. Adding bold color to the landscape, this Beautyberry is easy to grow and perfect for mass planting, hedges, borders, and containers. Great for fall floral arrangements and indoor decorations too.

Red berries look cheerful on a winter day, sparkling in the sun or highlighted with a dusting of snow. Some trees and shrubs display beautiful fruits in late summer or fall, which persist into winter and attract hungry birds. In a glorious display of crimson, scarlet, or vermilion, their attractive berries adorn their branches in eye-catching bouquets, which gleam like jewels in the soft sunlight. They make a terrific addition to any outdoor and indoor setting.

Winters may be long and cold, but your garden can allay that dreariness and be transformed into a place of natural beauty with visually arresting textures or colors. Some trees and shrubs display fiery red berries in late summer or fall, which persist into winter. In a glorious display of crimson, scarlet, or vermilion, their branches are studded with jeweled clusters of berries. Every garden should contain an ornamental shrub or tree with hanging clusters of berries. Pleasing to the eyes, the fruits of some species are also a great source of food for the birds.

When embroidered with their brilliant berries, some shrubs and trees produce a more colorful display in the late season garden, than in spring and summer with their own flowers. Loaded with fruit for weeks, they create a spectacular show that pleases the eye, and the birds too. Aside from the classic red berries or the vibrant purple ones, some bushes and trees display glowing orange fruits, when color is desperately needed in the garden.

As some plants owe their charm to spectacular flowers, handsome leaves or colorful fruits, others are valued for their quiet beauty, peeping out here and there in the fall and winter garden. White-berried plants fall into this last category. Adding ornamental interest to the late season garden, most will remain into the winter, providing gardeners, birds and wildlife with holiday cheer.

Winters may be long and cold, but your garden can allay that dreariness and be transformed into a place of natural beauty with visually arresting textures, colors, fragrances, and flowers. To create such a beautiful winter scene, you need to make sure you select the right plants.

While the flowerheads of late-season grasses are stunning in the fall, they continue to sparkle in winter. When frost catches their plumes and spikes and the sun glints through them, you will get great pleasure.

Most people celebrate daffodils as the harbingers of spring, without being aware that many other plants flower much earlier

Bark becomes an important ornamental element in winter when the shedding of leaves exposes trunks and branches and reveals its glory.

Here is a list of shrubs and trees that will help you create beautiful winter scenes and let you enjoy the winter season in a beautiful new way. All these plants are cold-hardy, versatile, fast-growing, and of great appeal in other seasons too