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  5. Beeches, Oaks, Walnuts, and Allies
  6. Wax Trees and Shrubs
  7. Bayberries
  8. Northern Bayberry

species 21,096 observations

Northern Bayberry

Morella pensylvanica

Status
native
Traits
Where
In the US
Source
iNaturalist

Field notes

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8 native animals
supported in the US
  • Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Polyphemus Moth, Red-humped Caterpillar Moth, Cameraria picturatella, Black-waved Flannel Moth 4
  • Plant eaters Animals that feed on it Yellow-rumped Warbler 1
  • Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors Monarch, Marbled Purple Jumping Spider, Frigid Mining Bee 3

Range

United States

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

Key traits

Layer
Trees
Light
Part shade
Moisture
Moist
Water use
Medium
Soil pH
Acid
Plant type
Perennial Shrub Tree

From USDA PLANTS and the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.

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