Abstract: In order to find the best storage method for pollen of bayberry （Myrica rubra Sieb. & Zucc.）， the study on the optimal examination method for vitality of bayberry pollen was carried out. The results showed that bayberry pollen germinated best on the solid medium containing 15% sucrose， 0.01% boric acid and 1% agar in darkness at 22℃ for 10 h. The silica gel drying could extend the living time of bayberry pollen under 20℃. Compared with 20℃， lower temperature could significantly extend the living time of bayberry pollen. After storage for 100 days at 4℃， -20℃ and -80℃， the pollen germination rate was 12%， 37.5% and 48%， respectively.

Key words: bayberry, pollen, vitality test, storage method