Northern Bayberry (Myrica pensylvanica)

Sun Needs:

• Full sun to partial shade
• Best fruiting and growth in full sun
• Tolerates poor, sandy, or salty soils

Bloom Time:

• Late spring to early summer
• Small, inconspicuous flowers
• Male and female flowers usually on separate plants (dioecious)

Size:

Height: 5 to 10 feet tall
Width: 5 to 10 feet wide

Attributes:

• Waxy, gray berries that persist into winter
• Attracts birds and supports pollinators
• Salt-tolerant and drought-resistant once established
• Fixes nitrogen, improving soil quality
• Native to eastern North America

Care Tips:

• Plant in well-drained, sandy or loamy soil
• Water regularly during establishment; drought-tolerant afterward
• Mulch to conserve moisture and suppress weeds
• Prune in late winter or early spring to shape or rejuvenate
• Plant both male and female shrubs for berry production
• Generally pest- and disease-resistant