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Morella pensylvanica

 
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Family: Myricaceae
Genus: Morella (mor-EL-a) (Info)
Species: pensylvanica (pen-sill-VAN-ee-ka) (Info)

Synonym:Myrica pensylvanica

7 vendors have this plant for sale.

3 members have or want this plant for trade.

Category:
Shrubs

Height:
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)

Spacing:
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

Hardiness:
USDA Zone 2a: to -45.5 °C (-50 °F)
USDA Zone 2b: to -42.7 °C (-45 °F)
USDA Zone 3a: to -39.9 °C (-40 °F)
USDA Zone 3b: to -37.2 °C (-35 °F)
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

Sun Exposure:
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade

Danger:
Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color:
Chartreuse (Yellow-Green)
Inconspicuous/none

Bloom Time:
Late Winter/Early Spring

Foliage:
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Deciduous
Aromatic
Leathery-Textured

Other details:
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Provides winter interest

Soil pH requirements:
Unknown - Tell us

Patent Information:
Non-patented

Propagation Methods:
From woody stem cuttings
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
Scarify seed before sowing

Seed Collecting:
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored

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Profile:

1 positive
1 neutral
No negatives

Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Neutral raisedbedbob On Feb 6, 2006, raisedbedbob from Valley Lee, MD
(Zone 7a) wrote:

The leaves and nutlets of Bayberries can be used in place of commercial bay leaves. The wax boiled from the nutlets can be made into aromatic candles.

Positive flowercrazy39 On Aug 9, 2005, flowercrazy39 from Manchester, NH wrote:

This is a great shrub that grows just about anywhere. I haven't had any problems with it as it has a medium growth rate. I'm mainly using it for a filler/hedge but can be pruned to design. Beautiful leathery green foliage late spring straight to early winter.

Regional...

This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:

Indianapolis, Indiana
Shawnee Mission, Kansas
Pasadena, Maryland
Valley Lee, Maryland
South Saint Paul, Minnesota
Manchester, New Hampshire
Ithaca, New York
Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania
Irvington, Virginia



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