Wax Myrtle

Wax Myrtle offers fragrant evergreen foliage, fast growth and excellent tolerance of heat, wind and coastal conditions. Its fast-growing, upright, multi-stemmed habit makes it a useful choice for privacy screen, hedge, small tree, coastal garden, wildlife garden. Plant it in full sun to part shade. Water needs: Average; adaptable once established. It typically reaches 10–20 ft; occasionally taller in height and 8–10 ft in width, although growth varies with climate, soil, pruning and care.

Plant details

• Botanical name: Morella cerifera (syn. Myrica cerifera)
• Light: Full sun to part shade
• USDA zones: 7–10
• Mature height: 10–20 ft; occasionally taller
• Mature width: 8–10 ft
• Foliage: Evergreen to semi-evergreen
• Water: Average; adaptable once established
• Landscape uses: Privacy screen, hedge, small tree, coastal garden, wildlife garden

Plant size and performance vary with climate, soil, pruning and care.