Bayberry
Myrica pennsylvanica
Densely branched deciduous shrub with semi-evergreen fragrant leaves when rubbed or crumbled. It is drought tolerant once established. Also tolerant of salt spray and saline soil.
Height: 5’ -10’
Spread: 5’ -10’
Pot size: 3 qt.
Bloom time: March, April
Light: Full sun, part shade
Moisture: Average
Attracts: BirdBirds such as yellow-rumped warblers, mockingbirds, catbirds, thrashers, American robins, cedar waxwings, and bluebirds. Host plant for a variety of moths.
Deer Resistance: Yes
Photo: Mike Adamovic
Myrica pennsylvanica
Densely branched deciduous shrub with semi-evergreen fragrant leaves when rubbed or crumbled. It is drought tolerant once established. Also tolerant of salt spray and saline soil.
Height: 5’ -10’
Spread: 5’ -10’
Pot size: 3 qt.
Bloom time: March, April
Light: Full sun, part shade
Moisture: Average
Attracts: BirdBirds such as yellow-rumped warblers, mockingbirds, catbirds, thrashers, American robins, cedar waxwings, and bluebirds. Host plant for a variety of moths.
Deer Resistance: Yes
Photo: Mike Adamovic
Myrica pennsylvanica
Densely branched deciduous shrub with semi-evergreen fragrant leaves when rubbed or crumbled. It is drought tolerant once established. Also tolerant of salt spray and saline soil.
Height: 5’ -10’
Spread: 5’ -10’
Pot size: 3 qt.
Bloom time: March, April
Light: Full sun, part shade
Moisture: Average
Attracts: BirdBirds such as yellow-rumped warblers, mockingbirds, catbirds, thrashers, American robins, cedar waxwings, and bluebirds. Host plant for a variety of moths.
Deer Resistance: Yes
Photo: Mike Adamovic