Morella (form. Myrica) pennsylvanica (MALE)

Northern Bayberry

Plant Type:

BROADLEAF EVERGREEN SHRUBS

Morella (form. Myrica) pennsylvanica (MALE) – This is the Northern Bayberry or Candleberry. A shoreline shrub, low windswept colonies exhibit great salt and drought tolerance plus excellent deer resistance. Dark green semi-glossed leathery leaves are tongue-shaped, very aromatic when crushed. Of variable growth, deciduous or semi-evergreen, this tough suckering shrub will be taller with faster colonization in better soil and full sun forming a great barrier or screen. This is a dioecious species; as with hollies males and females must be present for fruit production. Cutting grown or division.


Height:

6-12 ft

Spread:

8-15 ft
Item Description Price  
MORPENM Morella pennsylvanica (MALE) (5 inch Square x 6 inch Tall - true 2 quarts / 1.8927 liters) $26.00


Characteristics and Attributes for Morella (form. Myrica) pennsylvanica (MALE)

Season of Interest (Foliage)

  • Four Seasons

Autumn Interest

  • Fruit / Berries / Seed Heads

Nature Attraction

  • Deer Resistant

Light

  • Mostly Sunny
  • Full Sun

Attributes

  • Hedge
  • Drought Tolerant
  • Hedgerow
  • Evergreen
  • Natural Garden
  • Fragrant
  • Screen
  • Massing
  • Shrub Border

Growth Rate in the Garden

  • Moderately Fast

Soil

  • Adaptable

Origins

  • Eastern North America

Propagated By

  • Division
  • Cutting Grown