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wax myrtle

wax myrtle

Morella cerifera

shrub☀️ full sun💧💧 moderate waterZone 6b – Zone 9b

A native evergreen shrub valued for its aromatic foliage and small waxy berries that attract birds. Hardy and low-maintenance, it thrives in coastal and sandy conditions.

Overview

Form
Rounded
Growth Rate
moderate
Size
6–10′ tall × 4–12′ wide
Dormancy
evergreen

Tolerances & Soil

moderate

Flood Tolerance

moderate
Zone 6bZone 9b
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 6b to Zone 9b

pH Range

5.49.1
7.0
3.556.589
pH range: 5.4 to 9.1

Soil Texture

Coarse, Medium, Fine

Seasonality

Bloom Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Season of Interest

SpringFallWinter

Succession Role

pioneerearly successional

Native to the United States

Native Range

Eastern North America

Native to: North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, Texas, Arkansas, Missouri, Tennessee, Kentucky, Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland, Delaware, New Jersey, New York, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Vermont, New Hampshire, Maine, Pennsylvania, Ohio

Function & Care

erosion controlhedgerowpollinator nectarywildlife benefitwindbreak

Establishment & Care

Establishment
easy
Maintenance
low
Propagation
seed, cutting