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Bobee Northern Bayberry

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Light Needs

Light Needs

Partial Shade to Full Sun
(At Least 3 Hours of Direct Sunlight)
Mature Height

Mature Height

6-8 Feet
Mature Spread

Mature Spread

6-8 Feet
Growing Zones

Growing Zones

3 to 7

The Myrica pensylvanica Bobee™, or Bobee Northern Bayberry, is native to North America and found as far north as Newfoundland all the way south to North Carolina. Bobee Northern Bayberry is extremely versatile and hardy. Additionally, this is the perfect addition to a bird watcher’s garden! It attracts songbirds like chickadees, swallows, bluebirds, warblers and more. Bobee Northern Bayberry is a deciduous to semi-evergreen shrub, growing 6-8 feet tall. Its dense, rounded, dark green leaves have a fragrance of bay when crushed. 

Bobee Northern Bayberry could be used in the garden as an informal hedge or border, and makes a lovely background for flower beds. It looks especially nice when planted next to native roses. The flowers of Bayberry appear as inconspicuous, yellowish-green spikes that are found on separate male and female plants. The female flowers, if pollinated, produce a small grayish-white fruit in late summer. This gorgeous shrub would be ideal for woodland gardens or planting on slopes to help control erosion. It may also be used along driveways or roadways that require salting during the winter months since the shrub is salt tolerant. Bobee Northern Bayberry is a very versatile shrub!

Bobee Northern Bayberry Care

This plant prefers well-drained soil and a position in full sun to part shade. Keep the plant moist until the roots are established, usually after a few months. Bobee Northern Bayberry tolerates many soil types. Sandy, slightly acidic soil is best, but these plants are highly adaptable. Bayberry prefers to grow in full sun, but will also grow in part shade. 

Bobee Northern Bayberry is tolerant of environmental stresses such as heat, drought, poor soil and salt. In ideal conditions, this shrub suckers easily and will spread to form colonies. Prune away the suckers if you don’t want this plant to spread. 

Bobee Northern Bayberry Spacing

The Bobee Northern Bayberry works well planted in groups or mass plantings as a border, screen, or a hedge. Space this shrub 3 to 6 feet apart for best results.

Bobee Northern Bayberry Information

USDA Hardiness Zones: 3 - 7
Plant Type: Bushes
Light Exposure: Partial Shade to Full Sun (At Least 3 Hours Of Direct Sunlight)
Mature Height: 6 - 8 Feet
Mature Spread: 6 - 8 Feet
Spacing: 6 - 8 Feet
Habit: Upright
Flower Color(s): None
Flower Description:
Bloom Period:
Foliage Type: Evergreen, Semi-Evergreen
Foliage Color(s): Green
Foliage Description: Dark Green
Seasonal Interest: Winter Interest
Watering: Low
Resists: Deer
Tolerates: Drought
Attracts: Birds
Container Role:
Uses: Hedges & Privacy, Specimen or Focal Point, Wildlife Gardens
Features: Attracts Pollinators, Foliage Interest, Fragrant, Low Maintenance, Native to North America
Brand: American Beauties Native Plants
Common Name: Bobee Northern Bayberry
Other Name(s):
Scientific Name: Myrica pensylvanica Bobee
SKU: 1231005046-pc
Container Sizes

Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.

Quart Pot
Quart Pot

Also Known As:
Quart

Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year

Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"

Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W

Volume:
1.50 quarts

2.5 Quart
2.5 Quart

Also Known As:
2.5 Quart Pot

Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old

Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"

Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W

Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts

#1 Pot
#1 Pot

Also Known As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon

Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old

Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"

Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W

Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts

#2 Pot
#2 Pot

Also Known As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon

Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 3 years old

Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"

Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W

Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons

#3 Pot
#3 Pot

Also Known As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon

Plant Age:
~ 2 - 4 years old

Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"

Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W

Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons

#5 Pot
#5 Pot

Also Known As:
#5 Container
5 Gallon

Plant Age:
~3-4 years old

Plant Size:
~ 20" - 60"

Pot Size:
~11" H x 10 1/2” W

Volume:
3.5 - 4 gallons

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