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Myrica cerifera (also known as Morella cerifera)

Southern Wax Myrtle is a fast-growing, semi-evergreen shrub or small tree native to the southeastern U.S., prized for its aromatic, olive-green foliage and adaptability to tough conditions. It’s ideal for natural screens, wildlife habitats, and coastal or wetland plantings.

3 Gallon: 2-2.5ft tall

7 Gallon: 3-4ft tall

15 Gallon: 5-6ft tall x 5ft wide

Ball & Burlap: 6-7ft tall

USDA Hardiness Zones: 7–11
Sun Requirements: Full sun to part shade
Water Requirements: Low to moderate; tolerates both wet and dry soils
Growth Rate: Fast
Mature Size: 10–20 feet tall, 8–12 feet wide
Soil Preference: Well-drained to wet soils; tolerates poor, sandy, or clay soil
Landscape Use: Privacy screens, windbreaks, native gardens, erosion control, coastal landscapes
Maintenance: Low maintenance; prune in late winter to shape or manage size