Northern Bayberry
Myrica pennsylvanica
SKU
06218
Fragrant, dense foliage on a compact form makes this shrub useful for hedges and screens. The white waxy coating on the small fruits is used for candle making. Evergreen in mild climates, deciduous elsewhere.
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Full sun, Partial sun
Water weekly or more often in extreme heat; less often, once established.
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- 101 Market
8980 Quantrelle Ave. N.e. Otsego MN 55330
- 14th Street Garden Center
793 Jersey Ave. Jersey City NJ 07303
- 3rd Avenue Floral & Greenhouse
1110 3rd Ave. West Dickinson ND 58601
- 4 Ever Green Ldsp. & Dgn
21457 214th Circle Ave Milford IA 51351
| Botanical Pronunciation | mi-RY-ka pen-sil-VAN-i-ka |
|---|---|
| Lore | This is a diecious plant with berries held more densely on female clones. |
| Average Size at Maturity | Moderate growing to 9 ft. tall, equal width. |
| Bloom Time | Inconspicuous; prized for foliage. |
| Design Ideas | This American native thrives in the worst alkaline sandy soils. Fragrant foliage can be sheared to release more scent. Popular in formal and wild gardens. A big bushy shrub, it can be used as a single specimen or ganged into a low-maintenance hedge. Perfect for transition areas between cultivated garden and native ecosystems. Best friend to gardeners of the East Coast. |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Flower Color | Green |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Growth Habit | Round |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Landscape Use | Privacy Screen, Very Wet Areas, Coastal Exposure |
| Light Needs | Full sun, Partial sun |
| Soil Needs | Tree & Shrub Food |
| Special Feature | Naturalizes Well, North American Native Selection, Ornamental Berries, Tolerates Poor Soils, Waterwise, Bird Friendly, Compact Form |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Watering Needs | Water weekly or more often in extreme heat; less often, once established. |
| Key Feature | Fragrant |
Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. May be watered deeply, less frequently, when established. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring. For a tidy, neat appearance, shear annually to shape.
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This Plant's Growing Zones: 4 - 6
Your climate may be too cold for this plant