The boiled roots were made into treatments for dizziness, stomachaches and urine retention, while bark from the stems and roots were made into concoctions for...
The boiled roots were made into treatments for dizziness, stomachaches and urine retention, while bark from the stems and roots were made into concoctions for itchy skin.
Previous research found that extracts from the leaves of the beautyberry deter mosquitoes and ticks.
Full sun and partial shade are best for this shrub, meaning it prefers a minimum of 4 hours of direct, unfiltered sunlight each day.
The leaves have a spicy aroma that can be overwhelming when you walk through patches of the plants. The small, tubular flowers are present in May to June; these are clustered in the leaf axils.
The flowers vary in color from pale pink to lavender.
Beautyberry is not poisonous or toxic to pets. Many birds and small mammals will eat the fruit and deer will eat the foliage.