Fragrant, dense foliage on a compact form makes this shrub useful for hedges and screens. The white waxy coating on the small fruits is used for candle making. Evergreen in mild climates, deciduous elsewhere.
Morella pensylvanica, Northern Bayberry
Fragrant, dense foliage on a compact form makes this shrub useful for hedges and screens. The white waxy coating on the small fruits is used for candle making. Evergreen in mild climates, deciduous elsewhere.
| Plant Type | Native, Shrubs |
| Hardiness Zone | 4-6 |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest | Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter |
| Height | 6' - 8' (ft), 8' - 10' (ft) |
| Spread | 8' - 10' (ft) |
| Spacing | 8'-10' (ft) |
| Water Needs | Low, Average |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Soil Type | Sand |
| Soil PH | Acid |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Dwarf, Evergreen, Fragrant, Semi-Evergreen |
| Tolerance | Deer, Drought, Salt |
| Attracts | Birds |
| Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Hedges and Screens |
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Northern Bayberry
Morella pensylvanica, Northern Bayberry
Fragrant, dense foliage on a compact form makes this shrub useful for hedges and screens. The white waxy coating on the small fruits is used for candle making. Evergreen in mild climates, deciduous elsewhere. |
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