Northern Bayberry is a native deciduous to semi-evergreen shrub valued for its aromatic foliage and small, waxy gray berries that persist through winter, attracting birds and wildlife. Highly adapted to poor, sandy soils and drought conditions, it's excellent for coastal gardens, windbreaks, and permaculture systems.
Overview
Form
Mounding
Growth Rate
moderate
Size
5–9′ tall × 4–8′ wide
Dormancy
deciduous
Tolerances & Soil
Zone 3aZone 6a
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Zone range: Zone 3a to Zone 6a
Seasonality
Bloom Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Harvest Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Season of Interest
SpringFallWinter
Shrub
Woody multi-stem plants at eye level.
Succession Role
pioneerearly successional
Native to the United States
Native Range
Eastern North America
Native to: Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Delaware, Virginia, North Carolina
