1. Bayberry Myrica pennsylvanica Group: Broadleaf Evergreen Leaf/Bud Arrangement: Alternate, but appears whorled Identification: Winter-- Evergreen or at least semi-evergreen Leaves green or green with brown Leaves and stem covered with tan sandpaper Short internodes with small red rounded buds Females have small white or gray waxy fruit Dioecious Fragrant leaves and fruit Summer-- Same as winter, but lighter green leaves.

2. Spread: 5-8 feet, but spreads by suckers to form clumps Height: 5-9 feet Hardiness: Zones 3-6 Texture: Medium Habit: Dense, but leggy, in clumps Cultivars: none Landscape value: Nice for massing, but be careful very salt tolerant, good for bad soils. Best Season: Winter