Northern Bayberry
Scientific Name:Morella pensylvanica
Altenative names, synonyms, exist for this plant. See RPC Plant Details and check the refernce websites for additional information.
Synonym:Myrica pensylvanica


NOTES: Fast-growing evergreen/semi-evergreen shrub with glossy, aromatic, olive green leaves that emit a distinctive bayberry candle fragrance when crushed. Tiny, aromatic, waxy blue-gray berries mature in late summer to fall, with persistence through winter.

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Northern Bayberry
Genus species: Morella pensylvanica
     Synonym: Myrica pensylvanica
Common Name: Northern Bayberry
Family Name: Myricaceae  
Seed Type: Angiosperm
Origin:  
Native: native to North America.
Non-native: not native to North America.
Introduced Native: native to North
America, but not Rowe Woods.
* Definitions based on the USDA
terminology
Native
Category:Shrub
Flower Color:Yellow
Green/Brown

CNC Habitat: Nature Playscape
Identified by:J.D. Mancini