Credit
Sharon A. Yiesla
Scientific Name
Myrica pensylvanica
Last Review
Features
Dark green foliage, aromatic when crushed, and persisting well into autumn; clusters of gray, waxy berries on female plants; fruits persist into winter and are also aromatic.
Culture
Full sun to partial shade; tolerates wet sites, dry sites, low fertility and salt; prefers slightly acid soil.
Notes
Since male and female flowers are on separate plants, both are needed to produce the waxy berries (berries will be produced on female plant only). These berries are used to make bayberry candles.
Plant Type
Minimum Height
Height Value
6.00
Height Unit
Feet
Maximum Height
Height Value
12.00
Height Unit
Feet
Minimum Width
Width Value
6.00
Width Unit
Feet
Maximum Width
Width Value
12.00
Width Unit
Feet
Mature Form
Often broader than tall due to suckering.
Native Regions, Text
United States
Soil Conditions
Tolerances
Foliage Color
Fall Foliage Color
Images
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picID
18934
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picID
18935
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picID
18936
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picID
18937
Pathogen
Size
Exposure (Outdoor)
PlantID
351