Bayberry is a dense, deciduous shrub native to the Northeastern United States that plays a strong role in nature, serving as a food source and shelter to wildlife and preserves areas prone to erosion. It can tolerate poor quality soils and requires little maintenance in a garden setting. This plant is typically a compact shrub that forms thickets in natural settings. Its unique flower spikes and berries create visual interest year-round.

Please contact the nursery for availability each season.

Northern Bayberry Myrica pensylvanica

Zone: 3 to 7
Average Size: 5-10' Tall and Wide
Flower: Small yellow-green clustered spikes
Foliage: Leathery, glossy gray-green, dotted elongated leaves with resin
Fruit: Small, blue-gray berries with a waxy coating. Fruiting during late summer through mid-spring
Bloom Time: Early spring before foliage emerges
Light: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Deer & Rabbit Resistant: Yes

Both a male and female are required to produce fruit.