Wax Myrtle
Delivery and Shipping
Delivery and Shipping
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Wax Myrtle
Wax Myrtle (Morella cerifera) is a fast-growing, evergreen to semi-evergreen shrub or small tree valued for its fine-textured foliage and adaptability to a wide range of landscape conditions. It is commonly used as a hedge, screen, or naturalized planting and is well suited to coastal and inland landscapes alike.
Care Needs
• Light: Full sun to part sun
• Water: Water regularly during establishment; very tolerant of wet soils and drought once established
• Pruning: Prune as needed to control size or maintain a dense form; responds well to pruning
• Fertilizer: Generally not required; apply a balanced fertilizer in spring if growth is weak
Attributes
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Plant TypeEvergreen to semi-evergreen shrub or small tree
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USDA Zone7 - 11
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OriginSoutheastern United States, Caribbean, Central America
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ToxicityNon-toxic
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Mature Height15-25 ft
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Mature Width10-25 ft
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Soil PreferenceAdaptable; tolerates sandy, loamy, clay, and wet soils
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Spacing8-12 ft
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Growth RateFast
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Critter ResistantSomewhat
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Salt ToleranceHigh
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Cold ToleranceHigh
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FloweringYes, though inconspicuous
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Bloom PeriodSpring
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Flower ColorGreenish-white
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Stem ColorGray to brown
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Foliage ColorGreen
