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Morella (form. Myrica) pennsylvanica (MALE)
Northern Bayberry
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BROADLEAF EVERGREEN SHRUBSMorella (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.
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