WAX MYRTLE
Myrica cerifera
Plant Description
Wax myrtle is an airy, evergreen shrub with elongated stems of small leaves and is very heat and drought tolerant. It can be used in a dwarf variety, large shrub or even small tree form. Best used as a hedge or linear grouping, it also has aromatic foliage and can produce small, blue-gray berries in the fall.
Plant Details
Pros: Evergreen, drought tolerant, fragrant
Cons: Can suffer freeze damage in severe winters
Evergreen
Size: 3-6' ht. x 4-8' wide
Light: Sun
Bloom Color: Light blue-gray berries
Fall Color: None
Water Needs: Low-Normal
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