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Myricaceae
Trees and shrubs
Pennsylvania Myrica
Hardiness
Zone 2
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Family
Myricaceae
Myrica pensylvanica, also known as Pennsylvania myrtle or northern bayberry, is a highly valued native deciduous shrub prized for its exceptional hardiness and ability to adapt to challenging conditions. This species forms a dense, rounded bush with grayish-green foliage that is slightly aromatic when crushed. The narrow, leathery leaves create a light, natural texture that fits perfectly into naturalistic gardens, informal hedges, or coastal plantings. In spring, small, inconspicuous flowers appear before giving way to waxy, silver-gray berries that are particularly decorative in autumn and winter. These persistent fruits are much appreciated by birds and were traditionally used to make scented candles. Very tolerant, this shrub can withstand poor, sandy, and saline soils while fixing nitrogen in the soil.
Soil and care
The rightconditions.
Fertilization
Generally useless, nitrogen-fixing plant
Bloom and dimensions
The completeprofile.
Bloom periodSpring
Flower colorGreenish yellow
Foliage colorGreen
Foliage typeObsolete
FruitingSmall, waxy berries, very fragrant.
Maximum height8.2 ft (2.5 m)
Maximum width8.2 ft (2.5 m)
Growth rateModerate
Hardiness zoneZone 2
Minimum temperature-40°C
Its strengths, naturally.
Not recommended for pets
Pets
Attracts or supports pollinating insects
Pollinators
Plants that attract butterflies
Butterflies
Less attractive or generally tolerated by deer
Deer
