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 $15.50 Approximately 50 seeds | |
| #Bz-2063 1 oz. seeds $50.50 | |
| #B1-2063 1 lb. seeds $199.99 | |
| #P2063 1 yr. Plant $34.99 | |
| #P3-2063 (1 yr. plants) Three plants for $50.99 | |
| #P12-2063 (1 yr. plants) Twelve plants for $149.99 |
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