Northern Bayberry

Common Name: Northern Bayberry

Scientific Name: Myrica pensylvanica

Zone: 3-7

Blossom Colour: Yellowish-green (not showy)

Flowering Type: Spring

Summer Colour: Glossy green foliage

Fall Colour: Green to bronze

Mature Height (ft): 5-10

Mature Spread (ft): 5-10

Exposure: Full sun to partial shade

Tree Type: Deciduous shrub

Watering: Low to moderate; drought-tolerant once established

Fertilization: Rarely needed; can benefit from a light application of balanced fertilizer in early spring