Wax Myrtle

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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

  • Plant Type
    Evergreen to semi-evergreen shrub or small tree
  • USDA Zone
    7 - 11
  • Origin
    Southeastern United States, Caribbean, Central America
  • Toxicity
    Non-toxic
  • Mature Height
    15-25 ft
  • Mature Width
    10-25 ft
  • Soil Preference
    Adaptable; tolerates sandy, loamy, clay, and wet soils
  • Spacing
    8-12 ft
  • Growth Rate
    Fast
  • Critter Resistant
    Somewhat
  • Salt Tolerance
    High
  • Cold Tolerance
    High
  • Flowering
    Yes, though inconspicuous
  • Bloom Period
    Spring
  • Flower Color
    Greenish-white
  • Stem Color
    Gray to brown
  • Foliage Color
    Green
Wax Myrtle
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Wax Myrtle

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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

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