Morella pensylvanica
Common name: Northern Bayberry
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. Bayberry is native to the east coast. The white coating of this plant’s seed is used for bayberry candles. It takes 4 lbs. of seed to get 1 lb. of wax.
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Plant Details
Plant type
Shrubs
Soil type
Dry Mesic, Mesic (Not too Wet Not too Dry), Moist Mesic
Light exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun / Part Shade
Bloom period
Spring
Urban environment
Uncompacted Urban Soils, Harsh Exposure Tolerant, Compacted/New Construction Soils, Road-side/Salt Tolerant
Habitat
Prairie Grasslands, Sandy Soils, Savannas
Growth form
Shrubby/Clump, Colonizing / Spreading
Growth rate
Fast
Flower color
Yellowish Catkin
Fall color
Orange
Size
- Mature height
- 5 Feet
- Mature width
- 4 Feet
- Max height
- 10 Feet
- Max width
- 10 Feet
Additional information
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