soutthern bayberry - Morella caroliniensis

Synonyms: Myrica heterophylla, swamp bayberry,

USDA Plant Code: MOCA7
Light Requirement: full sun - part shade
Soil Moisture: wet - dry
Height: 7-10 feet
Leaves: evergreen
Protected Plant: no
Commonly Available at Nurseries : yes
Growth Habits: tree,shrub,
Hardiness Zone: both
Salt Tolerance : no
Drought Tolerance: no
Birds, Mammals and Other Wildlife: no
Riparian Buffers: yes
All Pollinators: no
Native Bees and other Pollinators: no
Butterflies and Moths: no
Hummingbird: no
Rain Garden: yes
Bloom Color: yellow/green
Bloom Period: spring
Fragrant: yes
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Foliage; Fruit; Clinch County
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Fruit(s); Clinch County
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Fruit(s); foliage; Clinch County
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Fruit(s); Clinch County
Karan A. Rawlins, University of Georgia, Bugwood.org
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