Northern Bayberryis a dense-branching nativesemi-evergreenshrubwith a rounded habit. The narrow glossy grey-green foliage is aromatic when crushed and covers the inconspicuous flowers that ifpollinatedgive way to tiny clusters of aromatic blue-grey berries that persist into winter.Grows best inmoist acidic soils. Can be considered a fire hazard in some areas, as the aromatic compounds of the foliage and stems are flammable.

Type:

Shrub

Origins:

Northeast N. America

Height:

5 – 10

Spread:

5 – 10

Spacing:

8

USDA Hardiness Zone:

3 – 7

Culture:

FullSun,Part Sun

Bloom Color:

Green

Season of Interest:

Year-Round

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 byLeonora (Ellie) Enking,Bayberry (Myrica pensylvanica)