Pacific Bayberry

Myrica californica, Myricaceae

Zones

7–10

Layer

Understory

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Fast

Guild Roles

Nitrogen FixerWindbreakBeneficial Insect Habitat

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)Partial Shade (tolerated)

Water

Moderate (established)High (seedling)

Soil pH

5 – 7.5

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Narrow-leaf WattleAcacia linearifolia

Nitrogen FixationNutrient Accumulation

Roundleaf BuffaloberryShepherdia rotundifolia

Nitrogen FixationWind Protection

Atlantic White CedarChamaecyparis thyoides

Nurse Plant

Mahaleb CherryPrunus mahaleb

Nitrogen Fixation

Chaparral BroomBaccharis pilularis subsp. consanguinea

Nitrogen FixationBeneficial Insect Habitat

Willow OakQuercus phellos

Nitrogen Fixation

Hollyleaf CherryPrunus ilicifolia

Nitrogen FixationBeneficial Insect Habitat

Antagonistic Plants

Chinese TamariskTamarix chinensis

Chinese tamarisk produces root exudates that inhibit germination and growth of native shrubs including Pacific bayberry

Uses

Functions

Coastal WindbreakNitrogen FixationErosion ControlPioneer Species

Common Questions

What zones does Pacific Bayberry grow in?

Pacific Bayberry grows in USDA hardiness zones 7 through 10.

Is Pacific Bayberry a nitrogen fixer?

Yes, Pacific Bayberry is a nitrogen fixer and can help provide nitrogen to neighboring plants in a guild or polyculture.

What are good companion plants for Pacific Bayberry?

Good companions for Pacific Bayberry include Narrow-leaf Wattle, Roundleaf Buffaloberry, Atlantic White Cedar, Mahaleb Cherry, Chaparral Broom.

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