Scientific Name
Myrica heterophylla
Common Name
Swamp bayberry

Hardiness Zones: 7 to 9
Habit: Semi-evergreen to evergreen
Growth Rate: Rapid
Site Requirements: Sun to partial shade; range of soil types: sand, clay, poor, wet
Height: 8 to 12 feet
Width: --
Texture: Medium
Form: Upright rounded dense shrub
Flower/Fruit: Non-showy flowers; clusters of small white to gray globose fruit
Foliage: Alternate, simple, glossy dark green leaves; 5" long; fragrant when crushed
Comments: Larger leaves and denser plant than M. cerifera; native to portions of southeastern US
Cultivars: --
   

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