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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: Arthur Haines