Northern bayberry is a shrub with aromatic leaves and dense clusters of waxy, pale blue berries. The fruits can be used medicinally and were traditionally boiled down to extract a sweet-smelling wax for candles. It prefers sandy, well-drained soils and works well as a hedge or privacy barrier.
Container size: 3-gal
Sun: Full Sun-Partial Shade
Moisture: Moist-Medium
Maximum height: 5-10 ft
Maximum Spread: 5-10 ft
Region of Origin: Eastern USA
Northern bayberry is a shrub with aromatic leaves and dense clusters of waxy, pale blue berries. The fruits can be used medicinally and were traditionally boiled down to extract a sweet-smelling wax for candles. It prefers sandy, well-drained soils and works well as a hedge or privacy barrier.
Container size: 3-gal
Sun: Full Sun-Partial Shade
Moisture: Moist-Medium
Maximum height: 5-10 ft
Maximum Spread: 5-10 ft
Region of Origin: Eastern USA
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