Purple Arbutus Bayberry Seeds

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

Features

• Hardy shrub with dense, upright growth habit

• Suitable for garden borders, hedges, and landscape plantings

• Adaptable to a wide range of soil types

• Tolerant of coastal and windy conditions

• Performs well in full sun to partial shade

Specifications

• Scientific name: Morella rubra

• Common name (US): Bayberry

• Seed type / variety: Purple 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