Black Arbutus Bayberry Seeds

Black Arbutus Bayberry seeds grow into a hardy evergreen to semi-evergreen shrub with a dense, upright growth habit suitable for home gardens and landscape plantings. This shrub adapts well to warm and temperate climates and is commonly used in garden borders, hedges, and mixed shrub plantings. Bayberry plants perform best in full sun to partial shade and tolerate a range of soil conditions, including sandy and moderately poor soils. Once established, the shrubs are resilient and suitable for long-term garden use.

Features

• Dense shrub with upright growth habit

• Suitable for garden borders, hedges, and landscape use

• Adaptable to warm and temperate climate regions

• Tolerates a range of soil types

• Performs well in full sun to partial shade

Specifications

• Scientific name: Morella rubra

• Common name (US): Bayberry

• Seed type / variety: Black Arbutus variety

• Growth habit: Evergreen to semi-evergreen shrub

• USDA hardiness zones: 7–10

• Planting season: Fall or spring

• Sowing season with specific months per zone:

  • Zones 7–8: Sow outdoors October–November or start indoors February–March

  • Zones 9–10: Sow outdoors November–December or start indoors January–February

• Germination time and conditions: 30–60 days; cold stratification recommended

• Sunlight requirements: Full sun to partial shade

• Soil requirements: Well-drained soil; tolerates sandy and loamy soils

• Watering needs: Moderate; water regularly during establishment

• Mature plant size: 10–15 feet tall and 8–12 feet wide

• Plant spacing: 8–12 feet between plants