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Wax Myrtle

Morella Cerifera

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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 7–10Climate Mediterranean
Wax Myrtle (Morella Cerifera) — a versatile evergreen shrub
Wax Myrtle (Morella Cerifera) — It features aromatic foliage and clusters of small bluish berriesWax Myrtle (Morella Cerifera) — reaches 6-12 ft in height with a similar spreadWax Myrtle (Morella Cerifera) — a versatile evergreen shrubWax Myrtle (Morella Cerifera) — offers year-round interestWax Myrtle (Morella Cerifera) — and performs well in full sun to part shadeWax Myrtle (Morella Cerifera) — Tolerant of wet conditions and adaptable to pruning+47

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Low
USDA zones
7–10

Shape & size

Mature height
6–12 Ft.
Mature width
6–12 Ft.

Classification

Family
Myricaceae
Climate
Mediterranean

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Wax Myrtle (Morella Cerifera) — thriving in USDA zones 7-11
Wax Myrtle (Morella Cerifera) — It features aromatic foliage and clusters of small bluish berries
Wax Myrtle (Morella Cerifera) — reaches 6-12 ft in height with a similar spread
Wax Myrtle (Morella Cerifera) — a versatile evergreen shrub
Wax Myrtle (Morella Cerifera) — offers year-round interest
Wax Myrtle (Morella Cerifera) — and performs well in full sun to part shade
Wax Myrtle (Morella Cerifera) — Tolerant of wet conditions and adaptable to pruning
Wax Myrtle (Morella Cerifera) — scientifically known as Morella cerifera (previously Myrica cerifera)
Wax Myrtle (Morella Cerifera) — attracting birds and beneficial insects
Wax Myrtle (Morella Cerifera) — presents itself as an evergreen shrub
Wax Myrtle (Morella Cerifera) — this native plant is ideal for hedges
Wax Myrtle (Morella Cerifera) — an asset to any landscape design seeking year-round foliage and fragrance
Wax Myrtle (Morella Cerifera) — Native to the coastal regions and wetlands of the southeastern United States
Wax Myrtle (Morella Cerifera) — given its moderate growth rate and dense
Wax Myrtle (Morella Cerifera) — It's characterized by its olive-green leaves
Wax Myrtle (Morella Cerifera) — Wax Myrtle can be cultivated as a single specimen or shaped into an ornamental hedge
Wax Myrtle (Morella Cerifera) — this adaptable species can thrive in a variety of conditions
Wax Myrtle (Morella Cerifera) — Spring brings forth inconspicuous small flowers
Wax Myrtle (Morella Cerifera) — and possess a noteworthy aromatic quality when crushed
Wax Myrtle (Morella Cerifera) — later developing into clusters of bluish-grey
Wax Myrtle (Morella Cerifera) — providing visual interest and food for wildlife
Wax Myrtle (Morella Cerifera) — notably birds.<br><br>For the client's garden
Wax Myrtle (Morella Cerifera) — waxy berries that persist through winter
Wax Myrtle (Morella Cerifera) — a versatile evergreen shrub; it features aromatic foliage and clusters of small bluish berries

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