Black haw / beautyberry

[Yarg]

I was considering ordering some of these as they tolerate some shade and poorly drained areas.. like to hear some experience and comments thanks

 

[j-bird]

I just ordered some from MDC....so I have no experience with them yet. So I am interested in what others have to say as well.

 

[Rit]

I have beautyberry coming in the next week or so. They are getting planted in damp clay soil so we will see how it goes.

 

[144]

No experience with black haw, but American Beautyberry is native to my area in LA. The stuff grows everywhere and does fine in the shade and in drains, it’s usually a major component in the understory of pine plantations around here. It grows pretty fast and will quickly thicken up an area, especially with all the berries they produce and the way it sends out shoots. I’ve never seen deer browse on it, but I’ve heard of people seeing it happen. The leaves can be used as a mosquito repellent, by crushing the leaves and rubbing it on your skin. Works pretty well, as it puts off a strong odor.

I’ve got the stuff everywhere, so I’m not the biggest fan of it. But it definitely has its place, and continues to provide cover for me. The deer have trails all through the stuff, so it serves its purpose.


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[Baker]

No experience with black haw, but American Beautyberry is native to my area in LA. The stuff grows everywhere and does fine in the shade and in drains, it’s usually a major component in the understory of pine plantations around here. It grows pretty fast and will quickly thicken up an area, especially with all the berries they produce and the way it sends out shoots. I’ve never seen deer browse on it, but I’ve heard of people seeing it happen. The leaves can be used as a mosquito repellent, by crushing the leaves and rubbing it on your skin. Works pretty well, as it puts off a strong odor.

I’ve got the stuff everywhere, so I’m not the biggest fan of it. But it definitely has its place, and continues to provide cover for me. The deer have trails all through the stuff, so it serves its purpose.


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Where are you in La.? I'm Rapides Parish. Same as you , beauty berry all over the farm. I do see a little light browsing particularly in the fall.

 

[144]

No experience with black haw, but American Beautyberry is native to my area in LA. The stuff grows everywhere and does fine in the shade and in drains, it’s usually a major component in the understory of pine plantations around here. It grows pretty fast and will quickly thicken up an area, especially with all the berries they produce and the way it sends out shoots. I’ve never seen deer browse on it, but I’ve heard of people seeing it happen. The leaves can be used as a mosquito repellent, by crushing the leaves and rubbing it on your skin. Works pretty well, as it puts off a strong odor.

I’ve got the stuff everywhere, so I’m not the biggest fan of it. But it definitely has its place, and continues to provide cover for me. The deer have trails all through the stuff, so it serves its purpose.


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Where are you in La.? I'm Rapides Parish. Same as you , beauty berry all over the farm. I do see a little light browsing particularly in the fall.

Jackson Parish, not too far away


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[chickenlittle]

Beautyberry may not be cold hardy for you.

 

[Baker]

Jackson Parish, not too far away


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Interesting, I'm going turkey hunting this weekend at Driskall Mountain outside Ruston

 

[TreeDaddy]

Beautyberry thrives in pine plantation understory here..... its everywhere

Although listed as important food source, I see little evidence of browsing by deer

bill

 

[144]

Jackson Parish, not too far away


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Interesting, I'm going turkey hunting this weekend at Driskall Mountain outside Ruston

Yep, know the area, actually have family ties to that particular area.

Hope you have success out there, hopefully the rain will hold off. I need to be out myself, but been tied up finishing up some new deer blinds. Trying to get it done before the heat comes...


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[Cap'n]

Coral berry is a native plant that should be prevalent in your area. It looks a lot like American beauty berry but in the Noble foundation study of what deer eat Coral Berry was probably the highest browsed shrub along with green briar. I fertilized the green briar and coral berry around my plots a couple of weeks ago and have been doing that for years. The deer hammer it.Here’s the link to that study. http://oklaenvirothon.org/pdfs/wildlife/white-tailed-deer.pdf. You might be able to find some of that. The study was done in the cross timbers region which may not be right for your situation but I know I’ve seen in many time in SE Oklahoma in Oak , hickory, pine forests.