Bayberry - Myrica (Taxonomy, Characteristics, Distribution, Images)

Bayberry

Also known as: Sweet gale, Wax-myrtle, sierra sweetbay

Bayberry are widely cultivated for use as ornamental landscaping plants, appreciated for their spreading branches that give the plants an attractive round shape. The plants produce small flowers in the summer, but they are primarily grown for their fragrant leaves. They produce seeds encased in small fruits.

Scientific classification

Genus

Bayberry (Myrica)

Family

Bayberry

Order

Beeches, walnuts, and allied trees

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Perennial

Lifespan

0 - 35 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Images of Bayberry

Species

Sweetgale

Care Guide for Bayberry

Every 3 weeks

Water

Full sun

Sunlight

0 - 35 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Water: Bayberry thrives in environments with alternating moisture and dryness, storing water in its tissues to endure drought. Water every three weeks to avoid over-saturation, reflecting its wild watering cycle. Growth is seasonal, requiring minimal supplemental watering during wet periods.

Propagation: Bayberry can be propagated via seed, cuttings, or division. Key requirements include warm temperatures, bright indirect light, and well-draining soil. Seeds need stratification; cuttings require rooting hormone and high humidity. Timing is crucial: seeds in autumn/spring, cuttings in late summer, and division in early spring/fall.

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