Bayberry
Morella cerifera
Non-foodZones 6–9shrub
Myrica cerifera is an evergreen tree or large shrub native to North and Central America and the Caribbean. Its common names include southern wax myrtle, southern bayberry, candleberry, bayberry tree, and tallow shrub. It has uses in the garden and for candlemaking, as well as a medicinal plant.
Description from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA).
At a glance
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Water need
- Medium
- Mature height
- 3 m
- Maintenance
- Low
- Hardiness
- USDA 6–9
- Layers
- shrub
Functional roles
n-fixerwindbreakwildlifemedicinal
Propagation
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When: Sow seed autumn
Aromatic nitrogen-fixing shrub; tolerates salt and poor soil. Waxy berries were used for candles.
Where to get it
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Seed data pending expert review. Identification photo and description are sourced from Wikipedia/Wikimedia; always confirm a plant in person before eating any part of it.