Bayberry

Myrica pensylvanica

$39.99

Out of stock

Outdoor Plant Size: 2-gallon pot

Northern Bayberry is a rugged native shrub prized for the clusters of waxy, aromatic gray-blue berries that cling to branches all winter and have been used for centuries to make fragrant candles. Exceptionally adaptable, it thrives in poor, sandy, and salty soils where most shrubs struggle, making it a go-to for coastal plantings, windswept slopes, and erosion control. The aromatic semi-evergreen foliage holds late into fall before giving way to persistent berry clusters that cedar waxwings, yellow-rumped warblers, and other birds rely on for cold-season fuel. Deer, rabbit, pest, and disease resistant — tolerant of salt, Black Walnut root competition, and difficult ground — it spreads into effective colonies and earns its keep in hedges, mass plantings, and naturalized areas.

Mature Height: 3' - 5'

Mature Spread: 11 - 15'

Sunlight Exposure: Sun, Partial

Water Needs: Low

We want you to be completely satisfied with your purchase and confident in your gardening experience. Plants in healthy condition may be returned within 14 days of purchase for a full refund. Non-plant items may also be returned within 14 days if unused and in original packaging. A receipt is required.

Please Note: Images on our website or tags may show plants at full maturity or in bloom. Actual plants may vary in size, maturity, and seasonal appearance at time of purchase.

At Chalet, we take pride in providing high-quality, healthy plants that are ready to thrive in your landscape. That’s why we offer a One-Year Guarantee on all eligible trees and shrubs.

What’s Covered
If Chalet planted the tree or shrub: You’ll receive a 100% replacement at no cost, including free replanting, with a plant of equal value, valid for one-time use.
If you planted it yourself: You’ll receive a 50% replacement credit toward a new plant, valid for one-time use.

What’s Not Covered
Annuals, perennials, houseplants, tropicals, and seasonal patio plants
Plants installed in containers and not planted directly in the ground
Clearance items or special-order plants
Damage due to weather, animals, neglect, improper planting, or site conditions
Replacement plants - warranty covers original purchases only.

Plant Profile

Bayberry

Sunlight Exposure

Sun, Partial

Water Needs

Low

Landscape Use

Hedge, Mass Planting

Growth Rate

Moderate

Growth Shape

Mounding

Flowering Season

Spring

Foliage Color

Green

Pest + Disease Resistance

Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant, Insect Resistant, Disease Resistant

Pollinator + Wildlife Support

Native (Great Lakes Region), Benefits Birds

Season of Interest

Fall, Winter

Fall Color

Green

Garden Performance & Beauty

Fragrant

Environmental Tolerances

Salt Tolerant, Cold Tolerant, Erosion Control, Juglone (Black Walnut) Tolerant

Winter Foliage

Deciduous

Chalet Quality Guaranteed

Each plant is carefully selected by our horticultural experts to ensure top quality, health, and beauty—bringing the best of nature to your home

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