Callicarpa acuminata

This deciduous Mexican shrub is somewhat like Callicarpa americana. The arching branches bear clusters of small shiny berries that are black instead of the more common purple of other Beautyberries. It was collected in Mexico by the late and great Texas plantsman Lynn Lowery and perhaps first offered to the international market by Woodlanders. Plant this shrub in good garden soil in sun or semi-shade.