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Canadian Buffaloberry vs Northern Bayberry
Shepherdia canadensis
Myrica pensylvanica
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Canadian Buffalo Berry is a native deciduous shrub found throughout North America. This hardy, medium-sized shrub will tolerate poor soil conditions and produces attractive, edible–though very bitter–red fruit.
Northern Bayberry makes an excellent hedge or feature shrub. It will retain its leaves in warmer climates but drops them in colder areas. They produce blue-grey berries that have a wax coating on them that can be used to make candles or soaps.
In colder hardiness zones the leaves turn an attractive orange to red colour in the fall, making it a striking addition to your landscape.
Northern Bayberry is native to Nova Scotia and tolerates both drought and wet conditions. It is also a nitrogen fixer that tolerates poor soil conditions.
Canadian Buffaloberry Quick Facts
Northern Bayberry Quick Facts
Toxicity: Warning: The wax from bayberry fruit is considered toxic and may be carcinogenic.