Myrica pensylvanica Bobee™ ('Bobzam')

Myrica pensylvanica Bobee™ (‘Bobzam’)
(Northern Bayberry)

Bobee™ is a compact selection of Northern Bayberry with glossy, leathery dark green foliage that adds rich texture to the landscape. Its dense, rounded habit makes it well suited for informal hedges, screens, and mixed borders.

This rugged native shrub tolerates heat, drought, salt, and compacted soils, making it a dependable choice for challenging sites. Winter fruits provide food for songbirds, waterfowl, shorebirds, and marsh birds, while the dense branching offers valuable nesting habitat and protective cover.

Plant Details:
Height: 6–8 feet
Spread: 6–8 feet
Light: Full sun
Zones: 3–7
Native to Maine

Features:
Glossy, leathery foliage
Compact, dense growth habit
Excellent for informal hedges and screens
Tolerates heat, drought, salt, and soil compaction
Provides winter fruit for birds
Offers nesting habitat and protective cover