Southern Waxmyrtle
Myrica cerifera
Height: 15-20'
Spread: 15'
Shape: Vase, round.
Foliage: Olive green
Fall Color: No fall color change.
Hardiness: 6-9
Comments: Southern Waxmyrtle is an evergreen shrub or small tree.
Its leaves are fragrant when crushed and are an olive green color. If the
plant is a female it will produce grayish white bayberry scented fruits
that are covered with a wax which is sometimes used for candle making. The
Southern Waxmyrtle makes for a good specimen, screen, small tree, or hedges
and has a tolerance to drought, salt, sandy soils, wet soils, and some
alkaline conditions. Myrica cerifera is a fast grower reaching a height of
15-20 feet tall and 15 feet wide so give it plenty of room to grow and spread.
This plant is native to Texas.
