Southern Waxmyrtle
Common name
Southern Waxmyrtle
Botanical name
Myrica cerifera
Variety
na
Zone
USDA Zone 8 (10°F) to USDA Zone 9 (20°F).
Light
Sun
Height
10-15' (3-4.5 m)
Habit
Rounded
Feed
Use an all-purpose in spring
Water
2-3 times per week
Bloom Color
Green
Bloom Time
No Bloom
Maintenance
Apply mulch
About
A handsome evergreen shrub with wonderfully aromatic foliage. Clusters of waxy berries persist through winter and attract birds. Very effective as a screen or planted in large groups. Prune in late winter or early spring while still dormant. Prefers moist, humus-rich soil.
