Also known as common bayberry.
Habit/Size | 9-10 ft. tall |
Germination | Cold stratify for 90-150 days. Scarification greatly improves germination. |
Requirements | full sun to partial shade, low to moderate water req. |
Life Cycle | deciduous shrub |
Uses | edible*(fruit), herb/spice (leaves), medicinal*, utility (wax) |
Breed Status | Open Pollinated |
Synonyms | Myrica caroliniensis, Cerothamnus pensylvanicus, |
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