Oak Summit Nursery
Northern Bayberry (Myrica pensylvanica)
Northern Bayberry (Myrica pensylvanica)
Fall 2026 plant sale
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Northern Bayberry (Myrica pensylvanica) is a native shrub with aromatic foliage and waxy blue fruit. The leaves release a spicy fragrance when brushed, and mature plants can form dense thickets that provide wildlife cover. Wax from the berries has traditionally been used for candles and soap.
Cold Hardiness Zone: 3
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Growing details
- Hardiness reference
- USDA Zones 3a-7a; not converted to Canadian zones
- Documented range
- Eastern North America; Manitoba is not listed by VASCAN, but omission is not proof of absence
- Growth habit
- Aromatic shrub that suckers readily and can form colonies
- Growing site
- Sun to partial shade; broad soil tolerance with good drainage
- Fruit-set requirement
- Dioecious; male and female plants are required for fruit, and this plant's sex is unresolved
- Species size reference
- About 6-8 ft tall and 5-10 ft wide
Cold hardinessZone 3 · Canadian maps for this plant
Zone 3 and warmer
The map shows minimum winter hardiness. Soil, moisture and summer warmth also affect how a plant grows.
About these maps
Climate: Natural Resources Canada, 1991–2020. Provincial distribution: VASCAN via retained botanical research. Province outlines: Natural Earth, public domain.
Open Government Licence – Canada