Add beauty and functionality to your landscape with the Wax Myrtle (Morella cerifera), an evergreen native shrub that thrives in a variety of conditions.
Why You’ll Love the Wax Myrtle:
🌿 Versatile and Hardy: This adaptable shrub grows 6-20 feet tall and thrives in sandy, acidic soils. It’s perfect for full sun to partial shade, making it a great choice for diverse gardens.
🍃 Aromatic Foliage: The fragrant leaves offer a pleasant aroma, enhancing the sensory experience of your garden, while the blue-gray berries add visual appeal.
🦋 Wildlife-Friendly: The berries provide a valuable food source for birds and other wildlife, making the Wax Myrtle an excellent addition to any pollinator or wildlife-friendly garden.
🌱 Low Maintenance: Once established, Wax Myrtle is drought-tolerant and great for erosion control, hedges, or as an ornamental feature in your landscape.
