I saw this specimen of “Himalayan Pokeberry” at the wonderful botanical garden in Limoge, France, just as they were getting to saleable size in our nursery. Unlike our native American Pokeberry this species is not invasive & holds its flowers & berry clusters upright. Growing 4’ x 4’ with attractive, dense, bold foliage, it bears spikes of ornamental, waxy, white flowers in early Summer & striking clusters of shiny, purple berries which turn black and look like shiny black pearls, much loved by birds. Be careful though of juice stains. Tolerant of ANY SOIL, even clay (though best in rich soil), it makes an excellent specimen plant, even in difficult areas. Not drought tolerant. Much used in Chinese medicine, may reseed.        

Annie