Wax Myrtle, Southern Bayberry

Wax Myrtle (Myrica cerifera), also known as Southern Wax Myrtle, is an evergreen shrub or small tree native to the southeastern United States. It grows 10 to 20 feet tall and is known for its aromatic, narrow, olive-green leaves. The plant produces small, waxy, grayish-blue berries that are often used in candle-making and provide food for birds. Wax Myrtle is highly versatile, thriving in a variety of soils and conditions, including wetlands and sandy areas. It is often used in landscaping for hedges, screens, and erosion control, valued for its drought tolerance and ability to fix nitrogen in the soil.

Description

Myrica cerifera

Wax Myrtle (Myrica cerifera), also known as Southern Wax Myrtle, is an evergreen shrub or small tree native to the southeastern United States. It grows 10 to 20 feet tall and is known for its aromatic, narrow, olive-green leaves. The plant produces small, waxy, grayish-blue berries that are often used in candle-making and provide food for birds. Wax Myrtle is highly versatile, thriving in a variety of soils and conditions, including wetlands and sandy areas. It is often used in landscaping for hedges, screens, and erosion control, valued for its drought tolerance and ability to fix nitrogen in the soil.

Min. Quanity Grade/Age Size No. Per Bundle Bundle + Fifty + Hundred + 5 Hundred + 25 Hundred +
25 Seedling 1 Yr. 6″ 25 2.40 0.90 0.85
25 Seedling 1 Yr. 12″ 25 2.70 1.30 1.25

Additional information

Botanical Name

Myrica cerifera

Height

10-20'

Zone

3-8