Myrica pensylvanica (Morella pensylvanica) - 25-30 CM C2

Description
The Bayberry (Myrica pensylvanica) is a bushy garden plant with decorative, blue fruits. It produces inconspicuous flowers in April. In a sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained, humus-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of around 3 metres.

Bulletpoints
* Fruiting ornament * Attractive yellow autumn colouring

Leaves
Attractive yellow autumn colouring.

Frost hardiness
The Bayberry has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Bayberry is bushy in structure.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the ground is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Care
If watered less frequently but thoroughly and penetratingly, the plant roots are encouraged to penetrate into deeper soil layers. This enables the plant to survive dry periods better.

Flower
The inconspicuous flowers appear in April.

Fruit
The blue fruits of Myrica pensylvanica are particularly decorative. These appear from September.

Use
Ornamental shrub, bog bed, bird food plant

Root
Myrica pensylvanica is a heartroot.