Southern Wax Myrtle
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
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The Plant Firm was created during the lockdown of 2020 as a fun project to give me something to do. It quickly became a much larger endeavor and one that I knew needed more attention to be done right. We started The Plant Firm because great plants shouldn't cost a fortune or require a trip across town. Every plant we carry is hand-selected for quality and delivered right to your door. Locally rooted in Raleigh, NC.
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