This is the plant people strip the seed to use for bayberry candles. It takes 4 lbs. of seed to get 1 lb. of wax. This plant is great for well-drained sites in full sun. It does very well in sandy areas. The plant requires very little pruning and is somewhat slow growing. Bayberry has a symbiotic relationship with bacteria that enables it to fix nitrogen from the air. Bayberry is native to the east coast.

Environment:  Xeric  Dry/Mesic  Mesic  Wet/Mesic  Hydric

Exposure:  Shade  Part Shade  Morning Sun  Full Sun

Bloom Period:  Spring  Summer  Fall