Wax Myrtle
Morella Cerifera
Overview
Wax Myrtle (Morella cerifera), a versatile evergreen shrub, reaches 6-12 ft in height with a similar spread, thriving in USDA zones 7-11. It features aromatic foliage and clusters of small bluish berries, offers year-round interest, and performs well in full sun to part shade. Tolerant of wet conditions and adaptable to pruning, this native plant is ideal for hedges, screens, and wildlife gardens, attracting birds and beneficial insects.
Sun Full, HalfWater LowZones 7–10Type ShrubClimate Mediterranean
Culture
- Sun
- Full, Half
- Water
- Low
- USDA zones
- 7–10
Shape & size
- Mature height
- 6–12 Ft.
- Mature width
- 6–12 Ft.
Classification
- Type
- Shrub
- Family
- Myricaceae
- Climate
- Mediterranean
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