summer green fruits age to chalky white by autumn, are winter-persistent and, oh, the fragrance of both berry and leaf!

Morella (form. Myrica) pennsylvanica (FEMALE) – 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. Persistent grayish-white chalky berries on female shrubs are very well-known as a wonderful fragrance used in candle making. If you desire fruit a male Bayberry must be present for pollination. Cutting grown or division.