Taxon

Myrica caroliniensis

 
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Myrica caroliniensis - evergreen bayberry
Image: Ecker, Michael E. - The Dawes Arboretum
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Common name: evergreen bayberry
Family: Myricaceae (bayberry family)
Synonym: Cerothamnus caroliniensis, Morella caroliniensis, Myrica heterophylla
Distribution: e. United States
Hardiness: USDA Zone 6
Life form: Evergreen shrub
Comments: An partly evergreen eastern US native shrub that is noted for its foliage fragrance and interesting fruits. It ranges in size from 6-8' tall and wide. This species is dioecious so fruits are produced on female plants only, with a male plant nearby for pollination. The small bluish fruits, on female plants, are clustered on the branches and have a white waxy coating that was used to make traditional bayberry candles. It makes a good screen or hedge plant.
Links: • Germplasm Resources Information Network (GRIN Taxonomy) • World Flora Online

Locations

  • 1: BCS: BC10 (BC10) • Accession: D2015-0701.001 • Origin: United States of America • Provenance: Wild of Known Origin
  • 2: BCS: BC10 (BC10) • Accession: D2015-0701.002 • Origin: United States of America • Provenance: Wild of Known Origin
  • 3: DWD: AM04 (AM04) • Accession: D1993-0701.001 • Origin: United States of America • Provenance: Wild of Known Origin
  • 4: LKV: CB16 (CB16) • Accession: D2015-0701.006 • Origin: United States of America • Provenance: Wild of Known Origin
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