Wax Myrtle

Myrica cerifera
  • Botanical Name: Myrica cerifera
  • Plant Type: Ornamental Tree
  • Light Requirement: Partial Shade, Full Sun
  • Water Demand: Medium
  • Native or Adapted: Native
  • Wildlife Value: Birds
  • Deciduous or Evergreen: Evergreen
  • Plant Form: Bushy
  • Region: North Central Texas
  • Plant Spread: 6' - 15'
  • Plant Height: 15' - 25'

Description

A fast-growing large shrub that can be trained as a multi-trunked tree. Fragrant foliage.

Wax Myrtle Photos