Description
New this year!
(Myrica pensylvanica) Fragrant, dense foliage on a compact form makes this shrub useful for hedges and screens and erosion control. This American native thrives in the worst alkaline sandy soils. Its growth habit is upright, with a rounded top and forms a fairly dense shrub. Its size varies. An average height is about 8 feet without pruning. Plants will develop a spread equal to their height. Minimal pruning will control it well. Long, slender leaves with a few rounded teeth at the tip. Turns bronze or dark green in autumn. Small, waxy blue-grey fruit that has an aromatic waxy coating that is used in candle making. The fruit is also popular with turkey, ruffed grouse, bobwhite, pheasant, tree swallows, several varieties of woodpeckers, and many others. It is adaptable to a range of difficult landscape conditions including poor, sterile, sandy soils, swampy soil and heavy clay soils. Plant in full sun or part shade. Best in slightly acid soil. A great companion plant that we also have available is the Highbush Cranberry species of Viburnum. Mature height: 3-8ft. Zones: 4-6
18-24″ at pickup!
Please note: we do NOT offer shipping. You must pick up your order in person at Green Mountain Orchards on Saturday, May 2 in Putney, Vermont.
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