Wax myrtle

Morella cerifera

Category:

Shrub > Evergreen > 6-12 ft

Family:

Myricaceae

Zone:

7, 8, 9, 10

Height:

10-25 ft

Width:

8-10’

Growth / Form:

Upright

Season of Interest:

Spring

Light:

Full Sun, Shade

Native / Invasive Status:

Native (SE US)

Pollinator Value:

High

Growth Rate:

Rapid

USDA Zones:

7-10

Notes:

Excellent screen

Additional source details:
Fruits: female bears small, blue/silver/white berries along stems in fall
Wildlife: deer
Environment: salt, wet feet, drought, urban conditions, wind
Attracts: butterflies, pollinators, larval host, songbirds

Description

Excellent screen