Myrica pensylvanica #3
Myrica pensylvanica #3
Bayberry
Native shrub
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Upright, rounded, loosely branched, suckering, deciduous shrub. Blooms in summer with tiny flowers followed by waxy, blue gray berries on female plants. Will need a male plant for best fruit set. Foliage is dark olive green with no fall color. Very easy to grow; very tolerant of poor soil.
Botanical Name- Myrica pensylvanica
Pronunciation- MEER-ih-kuh pen-sil-VAN-ih-kuh
Foliage- Evergreen
Mature Width- 8 ft
Mature Height- 8 ft
Sun Exposure- Full sun to part sun
Soil Preferences- Tolerant of most soils
Current Size- #3
Bloom Color-
Bloom Time-
Companion Plants- Ilex glabra 'Shamrock' (coastal natives, acidic soil tolerance)
Fauna Attracted- Fruit-eating birds (waxwings), small bees on flowers
Plant Habit- Shrub
- Care Rating- Easy
Default Beavercreek Nursery Bin - C26
Yearly Care Instructions- Prune in late winter to remove dead branches; tolerates dryness but water in extreme heat.
Trimming Instructions- Prune in late winter to maintain shape and remove dead or weak branches.
Fertilization Instructions- Feed with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer (e.g., 14-14-14) in early spring; low feeding need. Clay soil should be amended for adequate drainage.
Fertilizer Recommendation- Plant-tone
Possible Issues- Leaf spot, aphids
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