Northern Bayberry is a dense-branching native semi-evergreen shrub with a rounded habit. The narrow glossy grey-green foliage is aromatic when crushed and covers the inconspicuous flowers that if pollinated give way to tiny clusters of aromatic blue-grey berries that persist into winter. Grows best in moist acidic soils. Can be considered a fire hazard in some areas, as the aromatic compounds of the foliage and stems are flammable.
| Type: | Shrub |
| Origins: | Northeast N. America |
| Height: | 5’ - 10’ |
| Spread: | 5’ - 10’ |
| Spacing: | 8’ |
| USDA Hardiness Zone: | 3 - 7 |
| Culture: | Full Sun , Part Sun |
| Bloom Color: | Green |
| Season of Interest: | Year-Round |
MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low maintenance plant. No serious pests or diseases. Can tolerate both drought and wet soils.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents and Group Plantings, Borders , Rock Gardens, Woodland Gardens, Naturalized Areas, Wildlife Garden, Ponds and Streams , Hedges, Foundation Plantings, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Dogwood , Sedge , Turtlehead
Image: Photo by Leonora (Ellie) Enking, Bayberry (Myrica pensylvanica)
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