Myrica californica

Plant Details

Scientific name: Myrica californica

Also known as: Californian bayberry

Images: Google Images

Layer: Shrub

Format: Smal

Height: 4.00 m

Width: - m

Growth Rate: Moderate

Leaf: Evergreen

USDA Hardiness: 7-11

Soil Moisture:
Moist

Soil:
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)

pH:
Acid Neutral

Light:
Half shade, Sun

Edible part:
Fruit

Edibility:
(3)

Medicinal:
(1)

Features:
Nitrogen, Dye, Wax, Fragrant

Fruit - raw or cooked. The fruit has a diameter of about 6 mm and contains a large seed. There is little edible flesh, and its taste is not good.

Start Harvest: 01/09

End of Harvest: 30/11

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Guild	Description
Morus alba White mulberry	Morus alba can attract pollinators, benefiting Myrica californica, and its fruits can provide additional food sources.
Morus rubra Red mulberry	Morus rubra enriches the soil with nutrients through leaf litter, which helps Myrica californica grow stronger.
Ribes rubrum Redcurrant, Whitecurrant	Ribes rubrum provides ground cover and can improve soil moisture, which is beneficial for Myrica californica.
Ribes nigrum Blackcurrant	Ribes nigrum can enhance biodiversity and attract beneficial insects, helping Myrica californica thrive.
Rubus idaeus Raspberry	Rubus idaeus provides fruits and uses Myrica californica for support, maximizing space utilization.
Vaccinium corymbosum Northern blueberry	Vaccinium corymbosum improves soil acidity, which can favor the growth of Myrica californica.
Amelanchier alnifolia Serviceberry	Amelanchier alnifolia attracts pollinators and provides shade, creating a beneficial microclimate for Myrica californica.
Corylus avellana Hazel	Corylus avellana can provide windbreaks and habitat for beneficial wildlife, aiding the growth of Myrica californica.