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Bayberry

Myrica Pensylvanica

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Overview

Myrica pensylvanica, commonly called Bayberry, is a hardy native shrub known for its aromatic foliage and waxy blue-gray berries. It reaches about 6-10 feet in height and spread, thriving in full sun to partial shade. Tolerant of sandy and poor soils, Bayberry is often used for naturalizing in coastal landscapes. The berries are a favorite among wildlife and can be used to make bayberry candles. USDA Zones 3-7.

Sun Full, HalfWater LowZones 7–10Climate Mediterranean
Bayberry (Myrica Pensylvanica) — scientifically named Myrica pensylvanica

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Low
USDA zones
7–10

Shape & size

Mature height
5–6 Ft.

Classification

Family
Myricaceae
Climate
Mediterranean

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Bayberry (Myrica Pensylvanica) — The berries are a favorite among wildlife and can be used to make bayberry candles; is a hardy native shrub known for its
Bayberry (Myrica Pensylvanica) — shrub for full or half
Bayberry (Myrica Pensylvanica) — is a hardy native shrub known for its aromatic foliage and waxy blue-gray berries; the berries are a favorite among wildlife
Bayberry (Myrica Pensylvanica) — shrub with green and yellow blooms
Bayberry (Myrica Pensylvanica) — sandy soils; it is also salt-tolerant; the leaves are a lustrous dark green, which transition to a lovely yellow-green shade
Bayberry (Myrica Pensylvanica) — this deciduous shrub presents a dense; the Bayberry's resilience
Bayberry (Myrica Pensylvanica) — Bayberry can adapt to a range of soil types but prefers well-drained; scientifically named Myrica pensylvanica
Bayberry (Myrica Pensylvanica) — it thrives in USDA plant hardiness zones 3 through 6; green and yellow flowers in the garden
Bayberry (Myrica Pensylvanica) — rounded silhouette that serves well as a windbreak or a natural hedge; it reaches about 6-10 feet in height and spread
Bayberry (Myrica Pensylvanica) — Distinguished by its aromatic foliage and grayish-white berries; providing visual interest and a food source for local bird
Bayberry (Myrica Pensylvanica) — scientifically named Myrica pensylvanica; bayberry can adapt to a range of soil types but prefers well-drained
Bayberry (Myrica Pensylvanica) — inconspicuous flowers give way to clusters of waxy berries that persist through winter; shrub with green and yellow blooms
Bayberry (Myrica Pensylvanica) — providing visual interest and a food source for local bird species.<br><br>For optimal growth; distinguished by its aromatic
Bayberry (Myrica Pensylvanica) — plant Myrica pensylvanica in full sun to partial shade; in late spring to early summer
Bayberry (Myrica Pensylvanica) — While the Bayberry is drought-tolerant once established; along with its aromatic and environmental benefits
Bayberry (Myrica Pensylvanica) — In late spring to early summer; plant Myrica pensylvanica in full sun to partial shade
Bayberry (Myrica Pensylvanica) — The leaves are a lustrous dark green, which transition to a lovely yellow-green shade in the fall; sandy soils; it is also
Bayberry (Myrica Pensylvanica) — along with its aromatic and environmental benefits; while the Bayberry is drought-tolerant once established
Bayberry (Myrica Pensylvanica) — regular watering during its initial growing season will ensure a strong and healthy root system; tolerant of sandy and poor
Bayberry (Myrica Pensylvanica) — The Bayberry's resilience; this deciduous shrub presents a dense
Bayberry (Myrica Pensylvanica) — makes it an exceptional addition to any landscape design; shrub for full or half
Bayberry (Myrica Pensylvanica) — green and yellow flowers in the garden; it thrives in USDA plant hardiness zones 3 through 6
Bayberry (Myrica Pensylvanica) — shrub with green and yellow blooms; inconspicuous flowers give way to clusters of waxy berries that persist through winter
Bayberry (Myrica Pensylvanica) — shrub for full or half; makes it an exceptional addition to any landscape design

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