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| Identification |
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Genus
Myrica
Species
pensylvanica
Variety
Cultivar
Common names
northern bayberry
swamp candleberry
wax myrtle
Family
MYRICACEAE
Specimen number
S11480
Data source
ColorNat p8;DyePl p26;HtZn p144;Xeri p306;Xeri p301
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| Life cycle |
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Life form
Terrestrial
Life cycle
Woody perennial
Life span
5 - 20 years
Annual cycle
Evergreen
Stature
Shrub
Growth form
Various
Growth habit
Not applicable
Overall height
3' - 10'
Overall spread
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| Climate |
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Sunshine
Various
Water
Dry
Optimal soil texture
Various
Acceptable soil pH
Neutral
USDA hardiness
USDA zones 02a-10b
AHS heat zones
Heat zones 08-01
Sunset climate zones
Not classified
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| Garden |
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Suitable for gardens
yes
Nursery
Unknown
Compost
no
Size at acquisition
Unknown
Garden location
Unknown
Garden notes
Myrica pensylvanica has attractive berries during the winter. The leaves of Northern bayberry (also known as swamp candleberry and wax myrtle) have been used in traditional fabric dyeing. A range of possible colors can be produced by this plant including yellow, gold, bright yellow and olive. It is used in dyeing wool. When dyeing with this plant, alum is used as a mordant to fix the color to the fabric. Small waxy fruits are used to make bayberry candles. This species can survive the coldest of winter climates with annual temperatures as low as -50� Fahrenheit. This plant needs summer days with high heat. It likes dry soils. This species can survive short periods of drought.
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| Special qualities |
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Tolerates drought
yes
Tolerates high humidity
no
Tolerates seaside conditions
no
Insect resistant
no
Disease resistant
no
Deer resistant
no
Best uses
Symbiosis
Attracts butterflies
no
Attracts hummingbirds
no
Autumn foliage
no
Colorful berries
yes
Desirable qualities
Other interest
small gray-white berries in autumn and w
Other interest color
Other interest period
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| Adverse factors |
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Common pests
Poisonous parts
Poisonous indications
Internal poison
no
Dermatologic poison
no
Livestock poison
no
Mechanical injury
no
Hay fever pollen
Hay fever season
Adverse qualities
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| Herbal medicine |
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Medicinal properties
Medicinal parts
Has medicinal uses
no
Do not self-administer
no
Do no use if pregnant
no
Legally restricted
no
Toxicity precautions
Medicinal notes
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| Traditional uses |
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Parts used
Traditional uses
Contemporary uses
Fragrance
aromatic leaves
Fragrance parts
Leaves
Fragrance intensity
Fragrance category
Dye parts
Leaves
Dye color
yellow,gold,bright yellow,olive
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| Cultivation |
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Propagule
Various
Pollination method
Planting style
Crop spacing
Row spacing
Cold frame
Planting period
Harvesting period
Frost tolerance
Heat requirement
Fertilizer
Typical
Time to harvest
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| Nutrition |
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Is edible
no
Culinary uses
Nutritional value
Edible parts
Description of edible parts
Flavor / texture
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| Horticulture |
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Horticulture notes
Myrica pensylvanica most likely originates from Eastern US.
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| Herbarium |
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Tag needs printing
no
Collection notes
Myrica pensylvanica is a woody perennial. Northern bayberry (locally known in some parts as swamp candleberry and wax myrtle) is evergreen. Leaves: This plant has leathery leaves.
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