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Pacific Wax Myrtle

Myrica Californica

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Overview

The Pacific Wax Myrtle, Myrica californica, is an evergreen shrub native to the Pacific Coast. It reaches 10-30 feet in height with a similar spread, showcasing dense, glossy leaves and a rounded growth habit. Tolerant of sandy soils and sea spray, it's ideal for coastal landscapes. Aromatic foliage and inconspicuous flowers yield purple to grayish-white berries, favored by local fauna. Hardy in USDA zones 7-10.

Sun Full, HalfWater LowZones 7–10Type ShrubClimate Mediterranean
Pacific Wax Myrtle (Myrica Californica) — It reaches 10-30 feet in height with a similar spread

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Low
USDA zones
7–10

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Shrub
Family
Myricaceae
Climate
Mediterranean

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Myrica Californica
Myrica Californica
Myrica Californica
Myrica Californica
Myrica Californica

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