Northern Bayberry
Morella pensylvanica
Gorgeous, full, large shrub with waxy, fragrant leaves and beneficial berries that persist into winter. Salt, drought, and pest resistant. Also known as Myrica pensylvanica.
BLOOM TIME
- April
SUNLIGHT
- Full Sun
- Partial Sun
SOIL TYPE
- Well Drained
- Dry
- Moist
- Wet
- Texture (Sand)
- Texture (Loam)
- Texture (Clay)
- High Organic Matter
- pH Acid <6.0
- pH Neutral 6.0-8.0
- pH Alkaline >8.0
HEIGHT
6-12'
CATERPILLAR SPECIES HOSTED
10-100
WILDLIFE BENEFITED
Caterpillars, Birds, Mammals
Artist: Jada Fitch
Photo Credit: Maine Audubon