osut#243 - Marching into Spring...or Sliding into it....

[Expat]

that is surprising.

 

[Lpherr]

I'm surprised you can grow them that far north. I just looked them up and it said they're hardy in USDA zones 6-10.

The local nursery had them and I planted them 18 years ago. They do very well, and get larger each year.

 

[Expat]

maybe a special variety?

 

[DoggyDaddy]

The local nursery had them and I planted them 18 years ago. They do very well, and get larger each year.

Very cool. I'd never heard of them, but they look pretty neat.

 

[Lpherr]

maybe a special variety?

I couldn't say. They had them lining their building and the Mrs. asked about them.
They said to cut it back to 6" in the fall, after the leaves drop, or in the spring before it warms up. I've always done it in the spring.

 

[Lpherr]

Very cool. I'd never heard of them, but they look pretty neat.

They have pretty purple berries, which is what attracted the Mrs.

 

[DoggyDaddy]

They have pretty purple berries, which is what attracted the Mrs.

I saw that. Supposedly they're edible too.

 

[Lpherr]

I saw that. Supposedly they're edible too.

Didn't know that. Haven't tried any.

 

[OneBadV8]

I saw that. Supposedly they're edible too.

like... make them into a pie edible?

 

[OneBadV8]

 

[Lpherr]

like... make them into a pie edible?

If that's the case, we could make several pies.
Any testers?

 

[DoggyDaddy]

like... make them into a pie edible?

Maybe?

"The berries are edible for both people and animals, and some people even use them to make jelly and other foods."

How to Grow and Care for Beautyberry

Beautyberry shrubs (Callicarpa americana) bear striking purple berry clusters. Learn how to get the best display from this plant.

www.thespruce.com

 

[Lpherr]

Maybe?

"The berries are edible for both people and animals, and some people even use them to make jelly and other foods."

How to Grow and Care for Beautyberry

Beautyberry shrubs (Callicarpa americana) bear striking purple berry clusters. Learn how to get the best display from this plant.

www.thespruce.com

I just might have to taste one this year.

 

[OneBadV8]

I mean.... I think there would be plenty of testers for a pie made from berries

 

[OneBadV8]

oh, I see a lot of syrup recipes. Could try them on pancakes

 

[Lpherr]

I mean.... I think there would be plenty of testers for a pie made from berries

And... we have our guinea pig.

 

[OneBadV8]

And... we have our guinea pig.

I don't know, after looking at some recipes, I'm thinking a syrup over pancakes could be really yummy.

 

[Lpherr]

I don't know, after looking at some recipes, I'm thinking a syrup over pancakes could be really yummy.

links?

 

[OneBadV8]

links?

Beautyberry Recipes You Need to Try - Road to Reliance

Ready to learn some great new ways to use those bountiful berries from your beautyberry shrub? Check out these recipes and uses! There are even some extras besides a food source you will learn too!

roadtoreliance.com

there are a few, but the syrup is halfway down

 

[DoggyDaddy]

Beautyberry Recipes You Need to Try - Road to Reliance

Ready to learn some great new ways to use those bountiful berries from your beautyberry shrub? Check out these recipes and uses! There are even some extras besides a food source you will learn too!

roadtoreliance.com

there are a few, but the syrup is halfway down

Wow, from that link also:

"Beautyberry leaves can be crushed in your hand and rubbed directly on the skin as well. I have done this with my grandchildren here in Florida when the mosquitoes were treating them as the main course this summer. They showed no irritation.

Believe it or not, the leaves of the beautyberry will deter ticks, mosquitos, fire ants, and no-see-ums."