Northern Bayberry

Myrica pensylvanica, Myricaceae

Zones

3–7

Layer

Shrub

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Moderate

Guild Roles

Beneficial Insect HabitatNitrogen Fixer

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (optimal)Partial Sun (acceptable)

Water

LowModerate

Soil pH

4.5 – 7

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Bog BlueberryVaccinium corymbosum bog

Nitrogen FixationWind Protection

LupineLupinus perennis

Nitrogen Fixation

White CurrantRibes sativum

Nitrogen FixationWind Protection

Small CranberryVaccinium oxycoccos

Nitrogen FixationWind Protection

Antagonistic Plants

American CranberryVaccinium macrocarpon

Northern bayberry can become dominant in bog environments where cranberries grow, outcompeting through aggressive spread

RhubarbRheum rhabarbarum

Bayberry's waxy compounds may inhibit rhubarb growth in close proximity

Uses

Functions

Nitrogen FixationWildlife HabitatWax

Common Questions

What zones does Northern Bayberry grow in?

Northern Bayberry grows in USDA hardiness zones 3 through 7.

Is Northern Bayberry a nitrogen fixer?

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

What are good companion plants for Northern Bayberry?

Good companions for Northern Bayberry include Bog Blueberry, Lupine, White Currant, Small Cranberry.

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