Bayberry fruits are typically harvested in late summer and early fall, so the months to start harvesting the fruits from Myrica pensylvanica 'Morton' would be August, September, October, and November.
bayberry
Myrica pensylvanica 'Morton'
Bayberry (Myrica Pensylvanica 'Morton') is an evergreen shrub with a high tolerance for cold weather. It can reach up to six feet tall with leathery, dark green leaves and light gray bark. The plant is often used for hedges, winter interest in landscapes, and natural barriers. Its leaves are fragrant and the bark produces a wax that can be used in candles and soap, as well as for medicinal properties. In the spring, the plant produces small, creamy yellow flowers that will later bear a drupe-like fruit during the summer. The dark purple-blue berries known as bayberries are edible, often used for jams, jellies, and pies.
Cycle:
Perennial
Watering:
Minimum
Propagation:
Cutting,Layering Propagation,Grafting Propagation,Division,Seed Propagation
Hardiness Zone:
3 - 6
Flowers:
Yellowish-green Flowers In Spring
Sun:
Full sun,part shade
Fruits:
Fruits Ready In Fall
Leaf:
Yes
Leaf Color:
green
Growth Rate:
Low
Maintenance:
Low
Drought Tolerant:
Yes
Salt Tolerant:
Yes
Care Level:
Medium
watering
Bayberry (Myrica pensylvanica 'Morton') should be watered weekly in the growing season, and biweekly in the winter months. The soil should be kept moist but not overly saturated. During the hotter summer months, water thoroughly every week, soaking the soil until excess starts to run out of the bottom of the pot. During cooler months, water thoroughly every other week, allowing the water to soak into the soil before discarding any excess. During extended dry periods, water several times a week. Be careful not to overwater, as this could cause root rot.
sunlight
Bayberry requires full sun for optimum growth and fruiting. This plant should receive at least 4 to 8 hours of direct sunlight each day to bloom and bear fruit. If it is planted in a spot with light shade, it will need more sunlight to stay healthy. During the summer, bayberry can benefit from morning sun and some afternoon shade, which helps protect it from too much sun.
pruning
Bayberry trees should be pruned in late winter or early spring before new growth begins. The trees can be lightly pruned for shape and to reduce the size of long branches. Bayberry trees generally need very little pruning, as they respond best to light pruning. If extensive pruning is needed, it should be done gradually over several years in order to maintain the natural shape and reduce the risk of damaging the tree.
Season
Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Harvest Fruit
Starts Flowering
Bayberry typically starts flowering in April.
Harvest Fruit
Bayberry fruits are typically harvested in late summer and early fall, so the months to start harvesting the fruits from Myrica pensylvanica 'Morton' would be August, September, October, and November.
