Northern bayberry 'Bobee™' (Myrica pensylvanica 'Bobee™') is a tough, cold-hardy native shrub valued for its clean, rounded habit, fragrant foliage, and waxy gray berries that add winter interest. You will notice the aromatic leaves most when brushed or crushed, making it a great choice near paths, patios, and outdoor living spaces.

Plant it in full sun to partial shade for best density and berry set. Like all bayberries, it is dioecious: female plants produce the decorative fruit, but you will need at least one compatible male plant nearby for pollination if you want reliable berries. In late summer, the small fruits develop and often persist well into winter and early spring.

Once established, northern bayberry handles challenging sites with ease. You can use it in sandy or coastal soils, along roadsides with salt spray, and in spots that alternate between dry spells and occasional wetness. It also works well on slopes and banks where you want a woody plant that holds up in wind and shifting conditions.

For best performance, give it room to mature and allow for natural suckering if you want a fuller thicket. Prune in late winter or early spring to shape or to renew older stems, keeping in mind that next season's flowers and berries form on older growth. With minimal care, it becomes a dependable border, screen, or mass planting shrub.

Specifications

• Cold hardiness zone: 3-6 (-40 degrees F) - Contact your local extension to confirm hardiness if you are in a fringe zone (we cannot guarantee hardiness in fringe zones)
• Light: Full sun   Part sun
• Mature height: 72-96"
• Spread: 72-96"
• Tolerant of: Drought, Salt

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