During the summer, American beautyberry (Callicarpa americana) blooms with tiny flowers hidden among its leaves.
The fertilized flowers develop into small green berries which grow around the leaf axils.
These berries gradually turn from green to purple.
When fully mature in the fall, the ripe berries are a striking purple color.
During the winter season, some dried berries may remain on the plant.
Watch this video about American beautyberry (Callicarpa americana) to learn about the annual cycle of the plant and to study its tiny flowers and beautiful berries more closely.