Plant Identification

Myrica spp. are evergreen, semievergreen, or deciduous shrubs or trees. Leaves are narrow and glossy. Flowers are inconspicuous. Fruit is coated with wax.

Optimum conditions for growth

Myrica spp. are grown as screens or hedges.  They prefer areas with full sun and require moderate to regular water.  Bayberry is tolerant of poor, sandy soil. 

Pests and Disorders

Invertebrates

Giant Whitefly
Scales
Whiteflies

Plant Diseases

Anthracnose
Leaf Spot Diseases
Wood Decay Fungi in Landscape Trees

Environmental Disorders

Nutrient and Mineral Excesses, Salinity, and Salt Toxicity
Nutrient Deficiencies
Water Deficit and Excess

Weeds and Other Unwanted Plants

Weed Management Around Ornamental Trees and Shrubs
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