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This plant is also known by the Latin name Myrica cerifera, and common names Wax Myrtle, Candleberry, and Tallow Shrub. It is a wispy, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 20 feet in height but usually stays within 6 to 12 feet. It produces olive-green foliage with a spicy aroma, and pale blue berries on female plants in the winter. This plant grows in full sun to partial shade, and in moist to wet soils. It needs to be kept moist constantly until it becomes established, after which it can tolerate both drought and flooding.
May Attract
Southern Bayberry is thought to attract these families of birds
Audubon Centers, State Offices & Chapters
These Audubon locations near you offer native plant services
In some parts of the country you may not have a "local" Audubon that is able to provide help with native plants for birds, but we will still show you the closest Audubon that can help.
Local Nurseries
Find local nurseries and garden centers near you. It's a good idea to call ahead to verify native plant availability and learn what services they offer.
John S. Ayton State Tree Nursery
3424 Gallagher Rd, Preston, MD 21655
(800) 873-3763
Eastern Shore Nurseries
30104 Dover Road, Easton, MD 21601
(410) 822-1320
Environmental Concern
201 Boundary Lane, St. Michaels, MD 21663
(410) 745-9620
Adkins Arboretum
12610 Eveland Road, Ridgely, MD 21660
(410) 634-2847
Online Nurseries
Shop trusted online vendors for your home or wholesale project. Many offer shipping across regions, so check availability and delivery timelines before ordering.
Direct Native Plants
7500 Marshy Point Road, Middle River, MD 21220
410-696-1372
Clear Ridge Nursery
3400 Lowman Lane, Union Bridge, MD 21791
(410) 775-7700
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American Beauty-Berry
Callicarpa americana
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American Sycamore
Platanus occidentalis
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American Witch-Hazel
Hamamelis virginiana
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Local resources
Your local Audubon offering native plant services is Audubon Mid-Atlantic.
2901 E BALTIMORE ST, BALTIMORE, MD 21224
| bernard.devlin@audubon.org
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Anise-Scented Goldenrod
Solidago odora
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Black Cherry
Prunus serotina
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Black Tupelo
Nyssa sylvatica
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Black-Eyed-Susan
Rudbeckia hirta
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Blackjack Oak
Quercus marilandica
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