3-gallon Wax Myrtle - a beautiful native large shrub/small tree with glossy olive-green aromatic foliage. Perfect for tall screens or as a specimen. Grown in various zones, this plant can reach up to 20 feet in height.
Wax Myrtle
Wax myrtle (Myrica cerifera) is a dense, evergreen shrub or small tree that is native to the coastal regions of North America. It is known for its glossy, dark green leaves and its white, waxy berries. Wax myrtle is a popular choice for landscaping, as it is relatively low-maintenance and can be used in a variety of ways, such as a hedge, border, or specimen plant.
Wax myrtle leaves and berries
Wax myrtle typically grows to a height of 6-10 feet and a width of 6-8 feet. It has a rounded habit and dense foliage. The leaves are about 2-4 inches long and have a serrated edge. The berries are about 0.25 inches in diameter and are produced in clusters in the fall.
Wax myrtle is a relatively low-maintenance plant. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. It is drought-tolerant and disease-resistant. Water wax myrtle regularly, especially during the hot summer months. Fertilize it once a year in the spring with a balanced fertilizer.
Wax myrtle is a versatile plant that can be used in a variety of ways in the landscape. It can be planted as a hedge, border, or specimen plant. It is also a good choice for growing in containers. Wax myrtle is also a popular choice for bonsai.
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Wax myrtle hedge
Here are some additional tips for growing wax myrtle:
- Prune wax myrtle as needed to remove dead or diseased branches and to shape the plant as desired.
- Wax myrtle can be propagated by seed, cuttings, or layering.
- Wax myrtle is a host plant for the Gulf fritillary butterfly.
With proper care, wax myrtle plants can thrive for many years to come and add a touch of evergreen beauty to your landscape.
Note: The plant is shipped in its pot, firmly secured with several layers of clear tape, thereby avoiding any shuffling and moving during transit. The plant reaches you with minimal damage- very safe and secure. We have been shipping plants like this for several years (plant are sometimes shipped in smaller pots for safety and ease of shipping). Most plants go dormant in fall and winter and will lose most of their leaves - looking dead and dry - very normal. They will flush out in spring.
We cannot send ship some plants and some sizes to California due to restrictions placed by department of agriculture.
Growing Zones: 7-11 outdoors
| Mature Height: | 15 ft. |
| Sunlight: | Full Sun |
| Mature width: | 15 ft. |
| Botanical Name: | Myrica cerifera |
| Growth Rate: | Moderate |
