species 1,074 observations

Southern Bayberry

Morella caroliniensis

Field notes

Supports All

47 native animals
supported in the US

Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Bay Underwing, Cameraria picturatella, Clemens' Sphinx, Spotted Apatelodes Moth 32
Plant eaters Animals that feed on it Scaphytopius fulvus, Tree Swallow, American Robin, Eastern Bluebird 15

Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided

Key traits

Layer: Trees
Light: Full sun
Moisture: Wet
Plant type: Perennial Shrub Tree

From USDA PLANTS and the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.