American Beautyberry , French Mulberry Callicarpa americana

Native Plant

Grows 3-5 ft. tall and usually just as wide, however, it can reach 9 ft. in height in favorable Soil and moisture conditions. Long, arching branches with yellow-green fall foliage. Clusters of glossy, iridescent-purple fruit (sometimes white) hug the branches at leaf axils in the fall and winter. The Seeds and berries are important foods for many species of birds, Particularly the Northern Bobwhite. Foliage is a favorite of White-tailed Deer. Source: wildflower.org