Seeds: Morella caroliniensis (f. Myrica pensylvanica), Northern bayberry.

Includes a brochure with instructions on how to sow native seeds.

Seed sowing instructions:

M = When sowing Morella caroliniensis seed you will have the best results when sown outdoors in the fall for a natural winter.
You can find more information about how to sow native seeds HERE.

Plant information:

Morella caroliniensis (f. Myrica pensylvanica)

Northern bayberry is a strongly aromatic shrub that thrives in sandy soil. Honestly, forget the soil, this shrub grows in straight sand and is highly useful for stabilizing dunes.

Identifiable by its scent, it also produces waxy berries that are a valuable food source for wildlife late into the winter. As it is so well suited to oceanside locations, bayberry is highly salt and drought tolerant, making it a fantastic plant for a sunny roadside.

You will want to use a bit of care when planting bare root or potted specimins as they are susceptible to competion. Clearing the area of weeds and mulching can help the plants take hold. Morella caroliniensis is a dioecious species which means male and female plants are needed within a reasonable distance in order to bear fruit. Since plants can’t be sexed until year 3-4, plan on installing at least a few different plants to try and get at least 20% male/female ratio.

Bayberry has a plethora of historical uses from candle making, fabric dyeing, medicinal, and current pharmaceutical usage.

Photo 2 courtsey of Dan Wilder

seeds: Morella caroliniensis (Small bayberry)

Name: seeds: Morella caroliniensis (Small bayberry)
SKU: SEED-MOR-CAR

$4.50

Quantity

Not available but we are working on it!

packet	25 seeds
stratification code	M

type:	shrub
sun needs:	full sun, part sun/part shade
water needs:	moist to dry soil
height:	3-8'
plant spacing:	5' distance
bloom time:	April, May, June
bloom color:	white

A	Seed should germinate when sown in a warm location.
B	Hot water treatment: Bring water to a boil, remove from heat, pour over seeds, and soak for 24 hours.. Generally this is for seed with a thick seedcoat.
C	(# of days of cold moist stratification) Seeds germinate after a period of cold, moist stratification. Mix seeds with a handful of damp vermiculite or clean sand (moist—but not wet). Place mixture in a sealed plastic bag and store in a refrigerator, NOT the freezer.
D	Sow on the surface of the soil. Generally these seeds are very small.
E	These seeds need a 60-90 day warm, moist period followed by a 60-90 day cold, moist period.
F	These seeds need a 60-90 day cold, moist period followed by a 60-90 day warm, moist period followed by a 2nd cold, 60-90 day moist period.
G	Highest germination rate in cool soil.
H	Seeds need scarification: One way this can be achieved is to rub the seed between two sheets of sand paper. If code "C" is also called for, scarify first.
I	Legume Inoculant (more info next year).
J	Legume seeds (more info next year).
K	Parasitic species which needs a host plant.
L	Plant fresh seed or keep seed moist.
M	Best results when seed sown outdoors in the fall for a natural winter.

October 1: Seeds sales begin and will be available for purchase:

in-person OR

online with in-person pickup OR

online with shipping within New England.

Please choose the delivery method at checkout.

Seeds arrive in a curbside-recyclable padded envelope (no plastic).

Note: New species will become available each day over the first week or two.

Species listed as "local ecotype" are collected ethically from Ecoregion 59 and grown out for sale.

seeds: Morella caroliniensis (Small bayberry)

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