Myrica pensylvanica

AKA Morella pensylvanica
Waxy yellowish-green catkins appear before the leaves
Fragrant glossy grayish-green foliage
Female plants produce clusters of tiny grayish-white fruits in late summer
Upright oval habit
Nitrogen-fixing species
Bloom Time: May

ZONE:
4

COLOUR:
Multi-coloured, Yellow

HEIGHT:
175-200 cm

SPREAD:
175-200 cm

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Growing and Maintenance Tips:

Bayberry grows best in a slightly acidic soil, however, it will tolerate light to heavy soils, and medium to very dry conditions. Also salt-tolerant. Suckering freely, it is excellent for re-naturalization. Use in the woodland garden, shrub border, as a screen or informal hedge.

Additional Notes about Bayberry:

Native to Ontario

The aromatic fruits are used fresh or dried to flavour soups, stews and sometimes put in beer to improve flavour and increase foaming. The dried leaves make a delicate tea. Wax from the fruit's pulp is used in candle making and a fragrant essential oil can be extracted from the fruit. The bark can be used to dye wool.