Callicarpa, commonly known as beautyberry, is coming into its glory just as the season of the sun is preparing for the slumber of winter. I happened upon this one while in Manchester, VT – and that’s usually how it happens. I don’t grow any in our yard because the payoff comes too late in the season to be fully enjoyed, but I love seeing these glorious purple berries against their light green foliage in other gardens.
There are a few in the Southwest Corridor Park in Boston, and they’ve always been a comfort to see. Whether it’s because they recall sunnier days, or offer an extension to the warmer season, I find their beauty very much a balm at the time of the year when the cold clicks in for the long haul.
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