| Myrica cerifera | |
| Southern Bayberry, Wax Myrtle | |
| Myrica cerifera, also known as Southern Wax Myrtle, this semi-evergreen shrub / small tree has a wide, open branching habit. Fast growth rate makes it useful in a wide range of situations. Sun to light shade. Highly salt tolerant. FEATURES: Botanical Name: Myrica cerifera Common Name: Southern Wax Myrtle Features: Evergreen, Fragrant Foliage, Salt Tolerant, Native to North America Bloom Time: Grown for Foliage Light Requirements: Full Sun -Partial Sun Resists Deer, Rabbits Mature Plant Size: 10 - 12 feet Zone 7 - 9 | |
| Feed March and November with Hollytone. Mulch in January and June. Deep soak with Miracid every 2 weeks the first two summers after planting. Spray in June for mites. Shear several times from April til July for desired shape. | |
| Attractive street, container tree, hedge, or border | |
| Fast growing aromatic shrub good for seashore conditions. Evergreen. | |
| Grown for Foliage | |
| 15' x 12' | |
| 10' | |
| Popular, low maintenance evergreen | |
| Medium | |
| Full Sun-Partial Sun | |
| 10 to 20 deg. F | |
| Drought, tolerant | |
| Grayish foliage with soft delicate texture | |
| Gray, waxy aromatic fruit |