Myrica cerifera (Cerothamnus caroliniensis)

  Bayberry (Wax Myrtle, Candleberry, Tallow shrub, Wasnagel, Mirika, Myrtle) - A medium sized deciduous shrub with fragrant blooms, maturing into blue berries, and small oval leaves.  Good for use as a hedge or landscape shrub, it can tolerate windy areas in dappled shade.  The berries and leaves are edible and are used as a substitute for bay leaves, or made into a fragrant tea.  Medicinally, the bark is used to increase circulation and as an antibacterial in the treatment of colds, flu, jaundice, fever, sore throat and dandruff.  The waxy coating on the seeds is used in the making of candles.  Hardy to -10F (-23.3C); Full sun or partial shade; height: 10ft.

#2063  Packet, $6.00 each,  Approximately 50 seeds

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