IN STOCK ONLY SEEDS
Simple Order Placement
Simple Order Placement
Genus: | Myrica | Species: | pensylvanica | Origin: | d.b. |
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Common Name: | Bayberry | Other Name: | M. caroliniensis, Northern Bayberry, Morella, | Pre-treatment: | Required |
Seeds per lb.: | 12000 | Zone Cold: | 3 | Zone Warm: | 7 |
Height: | U.S. Native: | Yes | Growth Rate: | Medium | |
Spread: | Plant Type: | Medium Shrub | Vegetation Type: | Deciduous | |
Purity Range: | 95-98% | Germination Range: | 20-40% | Shelf Life: | 1-2 years cold & dry |
Storage: | Cold & Dry @ 34-41 Deg. F | Sowing Density: | 25-40 seedlings/ft2 | Plant Use: | Ornamental |
Nitrogen Fixing: | Yes | Leaf Color: | Green | Flower Color: | ineffective |
Comments: | Usual minimum cut test 30 %. This is a seed in its waxy berry. This plant fixes atmospheric nitrogen. Seed is surrounded by a layer of wax. Salt tolerant. Wax used to make candles. You need to scarify the seed prior to sowing or stratifying to break down the waxy seed coat . This will allow the entry of water so the seed can cold stratify. |
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Germination info: | Seed requires 90 days cold moist stratification. |
A Trial Packet contains a minimum of 5 - 30 seeds depending on the size of the selected seed. |