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Fast-growing, Morella cerifera (Southern Wax Myrtle) is a densely bushy, evergreen shrub or small tree with glossy, aromatic, oblanceolate, olive green leaves, 3-5 in. long (7-12 cm). The foliage emits a bayberry candle fragrance when crushed.
7 Φεβ 2019 · Steve Nix. Updated February 7, 2019. John D. Byrd/Mississippi State University/Bugwood.org. Southern waxmyrtle has multiple, twisted trunks with smooth, light gray bark. Wax myrtle is...
24 Σεπ 2022 · The Southern Wax Myrtle, also known as the Bayberry, is a versatile evergreen shrub that thrives in a variety of habitats across Florida. Its adaptability allows it to flourish in coastal dunes, pine flatwoods, and wetland margins, making it a common sight in both natural and cultivated landscapes.
5 Δεκ 2023 · Wax myrtle is a versatile and adaptable evergreen that adds beauty and benefits to Southern landscapes. Its aromatic foliage, waxy berries, and wildlife value make it a popular choice for homeowners and gardeners alike.
1 Μαΐ 2023 · Wax myrtle (Myrica cerifera) is a small, broadleaf evergreen shrub that makes an excellent addition to almost any landscape. In the South they're popular grown as hedges, but these attractive trees can also be used as specimens. Read here about growing tips for wax myrtle trees and shrubs.
It is native to the coastal plain from southern New Jersey into the Florida Keys to eastern Texas and southeast Oklahoma down into Central America. The leathery, shiny deep green leaves range from 1.5 to 4.5 inches long by 1/3 to 2 inches wide and have the wonderful bayberry fragrance when crushed.
Southern wax myrtle is an incredibly tough evergreen when grown in the Southern climates where it is best suited. This North American native can be grown as a large shrub (pruning or hedging to size) or allowed to develop into a small tree.
