Northern Bayberry
2L
£14.00
Northern Bayberry
£14.00
Out of stock
Description
A compact deciduous shrub from North America. The leaves and fruits are used as a flavouring; the root bark and leaves are used medicinally. The waxy covering of the fruit can be melted off and used to make aromatic candles and soaps. A green dye is obtained from the leaves.
Makes a good informal hedge or under storey plant, growing 2m high.
| Key features | Edible, Fragrant, Attracts pollinators, Nitrogen-fixing, Dye plant, and Rare |
|---|---|
| Hardiness | Extremely Cold Hardy <-20ºC |
| Aspect | Full sun, Partial shade, and Full shade |
| Origin | North America |
| Pollination | Requires cross-pollination |
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