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Attractive Shrubs and Trees with Purple Fruits and Berries

Fall Garden, Winter Garden, Late Season Garden

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Purple Berries, Callicarpa, Beautyberry

Grabbing our attention with the unusual color of their berries, some trees and shrubs create a spectacular show of intense purple fruits in late summer or fall, when few other flowering shrubs offer color. In a terrific display of violet or amethyst, their attractive berries adorn their branches and become the highlight of the winter landscape.

Planting shrubs or trees with purple fruits or berries can bring numerous advantages to your garden, encompassing aesthetic, ecological, and practical benefits. Here are a few reasons:

  • Visual Appeal: The striking color of purple fruits or berries can add significant visual interest to your landscape. Against the green backdrop of the garden, purple stands out vividly, enhancing the overall appeal. The contrast between foliage and fruit can be particularly compelling.
  • Year-Round Interest: Many shrubs and trees that bear purple fruits or berries also have other appealing characteristics across the seasons. They might feature beautiful flowers, appealing foliage, or attractive bark, providing year-round interest in your garden.
  • Wildlife Attraction: Purple fruits and berries are a magnet for a variety of wildlife. They can attract birds, butterflies, and other pollinators to your garden, adding to its vibrancy and life and contributing to local ecosystems.
  • Low Maintenance: Many of these plants are hardy and adaptable, making them relatively low-maintenance choices for the garden. They’re often resistant to pests and diseases and can thrive in a range of soil and light conditions.

Here is a list of shrubs and trees that will help you create beautiful fall to winter scenes and let you enjoy the end of the season in a beautiful new way. All these plants are cold-hardy, easy to grow, versatile, and of great appeal in other seasons, with their fall color, attractive flowers, or lush summer foliage.

Guide Information

Plant Type Shrubs, Trees
Genus Callicarpa
Season of Interest Fall
Winter
Maintenance Low
Characteristics Fruit & Berries

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While every effort has been made to describe these plants accurately, please keep in mind that height, bloom time, and color may differ in various climates. The description of these plants has been written based on numerous outside resources.

Guide Information

Plant Type Shrubs, Trees
Genus Callicarpa
Season of Interest Fall
Winter
Maintenance Low
Characteristics Fruit & Berries
Compare All Callicarpa (Beautyberry)
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