Northern Bayberry (Myrica pensylvanica)

Growing:

This shrub grows throughout most of North America and is hardy through zone 2. It is a perennial deciduous shrub or small tree that can grow as high as 40 feet. Bayberry thrives in poor dry soils. It prefers full sun to partial shade. Sometimes used as a large shrubbery screen, Bayberry is ideal for use as a small tree. One or several clustered together provide excellent privacy and shade for decks or porches. The wax-covered berries have been used in candle making because of their pleasant scent.

Wildlife:

The waxy-coated fruit of this plant is particularly sought after by tree swallows during migration. Many other species of birds also eat the waxy-coated fruit, although in smaller quantities. White-tailed deer also browse on bayberry’s twigs and foliage.

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