Myrica Cerifera – Wax Myrtle

Myrica Cerifera – Wax Myrtle

Myrica Cerifera

Wax Myrtle

Plant Type: Evergreen tall shrub/small tree

Habit: Irregularly shaped, dense branching

Mature Size: 10’-15’ tall; 8’-10’ wide

Growth Rate: Fast

Zones: 7-11

Foliage: Glossy olive green; evergreen

Flower: Fragrant, inconspicuous flowers, bloom late winter/early spring, bluish berries

Requirements: Adapts to most soil types; part to full sun

Landscape Characteristics: Usable in residential or commercial sites. Host plant to Red-Banded Hairstreak butterfly, fruit attracts birds and wildlife as fall/winter food source. Pollution and drought tolerant. High salt tolerance.