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.
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 Origins:  | 
 Northeast N. America  | 
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 Height:  | 
 5’ - 10’  | 
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 Spread:  | 
 5’ - 10’  | 
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 Spacing:  | 
 8’  | 
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 USDA Hardiness Zone:  | 
 3 - 7  | 
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 Bloom Color:  | 
 Green  | 
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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)