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Wax Myrtle
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Native trees and shrubs provide food and natural habitats for local wildlife and help reduce soil erosion, without invading our landscape. Consider planting this species, which is indigenous to the southeastern United States.
Tree / Shrub Type
Wax Myrtle
Myrica cerifera
A wispy, multi-trunked, evergreen that is essentially a shrub, serves as an excellent screen plant. The light olive-green foliage is aromatic, with an appealing, piquant fragrance when crushed. Pale blue berries occur on female plants in the winter. Handsome gray bark is almost white on some plants.
- Dimensions: 6-12 feet tall, 8-10 feet wide
- Water Use: Medium to wet
- Light Requirement: Partial shade to full sun
- Soil Moisture: Medium to moist soil
- Ornamental Use: A popular, evergreen screening shrub for residential landscapes.
- Wildlife: Berries eaten by many species of birds, attracts butterflies.
Details: Wax Myrtle
Mature Size
H: 6'-12' W: 8'-10'
Water Requirements
Medium / Wet
Light Requirements
Partial Shade / Full Sun
Soil Moisture
Medium / Moist
Features
Fruits
Wildlife Value
Attracts / Food