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Myrica pensylvanica – Northern Bayberry

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Common Name

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Family

Native Range

Eastern North America

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Height Range (ft.)

6.00 to 10.00

Spread (ft.)

Bloom Time

Bloom Description

Yellowish-green

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Maintenance

Suggested Use

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Myrica pensylvanica – Northern Bayberry

Myrica pensylvanica – Northern Bayberry is a hardy, salt-tolerant shrub with aromatic foliage and silvery-gray berries that feed birds through winter. Thriving in sandy, coastal, or poor soils, it’s perfect for naturalized landscapes, erosion control, and wildlife-friendly gardens.

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Additional information

Size

,

Common Name

Type

,

Family

Native Range

Eastern North America

Zone

Height Range (ft.)

6.00 to 10.00

Spread (ft.)

Bloom Time

Bloom Description

Yellowish-green

Sun

Water

,

Fruit

,

Maintenance

Suggested Use

Attracts

Flower

Growth Rate

Other

Product Description

Bring beauty and functionality to your garden with Myrica pensylvanica, commonly known as Northern Bayberry. This versatile, semi-evergreen shrub is prized for its glossy, aromatic foliage and silvery-gray berries, which persist through winter and provide visual interest as well as a valuable food source for birds. Highly adaptable and salt-tolerant, Northern Bayberry thrives in challenging conditions such as sandy soils, coastal landscapes, and urban environments, making it an ideal choice for naturalized plantings, hedges, or erosion control.

Why Choose Northern Bayberry?

  • Aromatic Foliage: Features glossy, dark green leaves with a pleasant, spicy fragrance, adding sensory appeal to your garden.
  • Winter Interest: Produces silvery-gray berries that persist through winter, feeding birds and enhancing seasonal beauty.
  • Salt-Tolerant: Perfect for coastal landscapes, tolerating saline soils and salt spray with ease.
  • Low Maintenance: Thrives in sandy or poor soils, requires minimal watering once established, and is resistant to deer browsing.

Cultivation Tips

  • Sunlight Needs: Prefers full sun but tolerates partial shade, especially in cooler climates.
  • Soil Preferences: Adapts to a wide range of soils, including sandy, rocky, or nutrient-poor soils, as long as they are well-drained.
  • Watering Requirements: Drought-tolerant once established but benefits from occasional watering during prolonged dry periods.
  • Spacing: Plant 4-6 feet apart for hedges or allow ample room for spreading growth in naturalized settings.

Design Ideas for Your Garden
Northern Bayberry is ideal for naturalized landscapes, erosion control, or creating hedges and borders. Use it in coastal gardens or sandy areas where other plants struggle, or pair it with other salt-tolerant natives like Beach Plum or Switchgrass for a cohesive, eco-friendly design. Its berries and aromatic foliage also make it a valuable addition to wildlife-friendly gardens.

Ecological Benefits
Myrica pensylvanica supports local ecosystems by providing food for birds and small mammals during the winter months. Its dense root system stabilizes soil, preventing erosion in coastal or sandy environments. Additionally, Northern Bayberry improves soil fertility by fixing nitrogen, benefiting nearby plants.

Add Myrica pensylvanica – Northern Bayberry to your garden for its resilience, beauty, and ecological value. This hardy native shrub is a standout choice for sustainable and low-maintenance landscapes.

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