Native Wax Myrtle

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Native Wax Myrtle is a fast-growing evergreen shrub or small tree that is well suited to Florida landscapes. Its dense, aromatic foliage provides excellent screening, while female plants can produce clusters of gray-blue berries that provide food for birds and other wildlife. This durable native tolerates heat, humidity, wind, salt exposure and a wide range of soil conditions.

Plant Details:

• Plant Type: Native evergreen shrub or small tree
• Botanical Name: Morella cerifera
• Former Botanical Name: Myrica cerifera
• Native Range: Native to Florida and the southeastern United States
• Mature Size: Approximately 10–20 feet tall and 8–15 feet wide
• Sun: Full sun to partial shade
• USDA Zones: 7–10
• Growth Rate: Fast
• Foliage: Evergreen, aromatic, olive-green leaves
• Flowers: Small and inconspicuous
• Berries: Female plants may produce gray-blue berries that attract birds
• Pollination: Male and female flowers are generally produced on separate plants. A male plant is needed nearby for female plants to produce berries.
• Soil/Water: Adaptable to sandy, moist or periodically wet soils. Drought-tolerant after establishment but also handles areas with seasonal moisture.
• Landscape Uses: Privacy screen, hedge, windbreak, wildlife garden, rain garden, naturalized area and native landscape

Wax Myrtle responds well to pruning and can be maintained as a dense hedge or trained into a multi-trunk small tree. Its adaptability and fast growth make it an excellent native alternative to many non-native privacy plants.

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