Northern Bayberry (Myrica pensylvanica/Morella pensylvanica) is a 6-12-foot upright shrub with shiny, fragrant, dark green foliage that persists well into winter. Bayberry is salt tolerant and can be grown in sandy, coastal areas or further inland in sandy soil. Female plants produce waxy gray berries that are a staple for tree swallows on their fall migration, and are also eaten through the winter by songbirds, pheasant, and Wild Turkey. Because the leaves are retained into the winter months, the plant also provides winter shelter for birds. Female plants must be pollinated by a male plant to produce berries. Unfortunately, seedling sex cannot be determined before maturity, so planting several plants together is recommended.