Species: Morella (Myrica) pensylvanica

(mo-rel'-ah pen-sil-vay'ni-kah)

Morella (Myrica) pensylvanica

Bayberry; Candleberry

Found on Course Walks

Wet Site Plants

Map of plant locations

(Plant location data may be incomplete)

In Collection(s):

Woody Shrubs for Storm Water Retention

Cultivars

'Bobbee', 'Silver Sprite'

Ornamental Characteristics

Size: Shrub 4 to 8 feet

Height: 6' - 8' (spread equal or greater)

Leaves: Deciduous

Shape: rounded

Ornamental Other: capable of fixing and using atmospheric nitrogen; can handle poor soil conditions

Environmental Characteristics

Light: Full sun, Part shade

Hardy To Zone: 4b

Soil Ph: Can tolerate acid to alkaline soil (pH 5.0 to 8.0)

Salt Tolerance: Tolerates salt spray

Environmental Other: aromatic, semi-evergreen leaves; waxy silver berries persist through winter; dioecious; females produce gray/blue berries; fruits and leaves are eaten by many winter birds

Moisture Tolerance: Occasionally saturated or very wet soil; Consistently moist, well-drained soil; Occasional periods of dry soil; Prolonged periods of dry soil
See graphic below

Insect Disease

No diseases listed

Bare Root Transplanting

Other

slow growing, native to Eastern (sea-shore sites) N. America.

Native Range Map

Moisture Tolerance Graphic

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Moisture Tolerance

Moisture graphic

Occasionally saturated or very wet soil

Consistently moist, well-drained soil

Occasional periods of dry soil

Prolonged periods of dry soil

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