Southern Wax Myrtle
Myrica cerifera
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- Locally Grown
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Southern Wax Myrtle is an upright multi-stemmed evergreen shrub with aromatic glossy olive green foliage. The flowers are inconspicuous but fragrant and the female flowers give way to clusters of blue-grey berries that persist into winter. Best in full sun and moist soils. Can be considered a fire hazard in some areas, as the aromatic compounds of the foliage and stems are flammable.
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Type: |
Shrub |
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Origins: |
Caribbean and SE N. America; GA Native |
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Height: |
10’ - 15’ |
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Spread: |
8’ - 10’ |
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Spacing: |
8’ |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
7-10 |
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Culture: |
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Bloom Color: |
Green |
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Season of Interest: |
Year-Round |
MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low maintenance plant. Leaf browning, leaf anthracnose, and leaf mosaic can be issues. Can tolerate both drought and wet soils.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents and Group Plantings, Borders, Rock Gardens, Woodland Gardens, Naturalized Areas, Wildlife Garden, Ponds and Streams, Hedges, Foundation Plantings, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Dogwood, Sedge, Turtlehead
Image: Homer Edward Price, Wax Myrtle (5598839629), CC BY 2.0
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