Wax Myrtle

Wax Myrtle (Morella cerifera) — A fast-growing native evergreen tree or large shrub with aromatic olive-green foliage and blue-gray waxy berries, excellent for quick screening, hedges, and naturalized landscapes.Plant Details Botanical Name: Morella cerifera (syn. Myrica cerifera) Mature Size: 10–15 ft tall × 8–12 ft wide Growth Rate: Fast (3–5 ft per year) Bloom Color: Insignificant; blue-gray waxy berries on female plants (fall–winter) Foliage: Evergreen — aromatic olive-green Growing Conditions Sunlight: Full sun to part shade Water Needs: Low — drought and flood tolerant Soil: Highly adaptable; tolerates wet, dry, sandy, and clay soils Hardiness Zones: USDA 7–11 Why Choose Wax Myrtle? Native southeastern plant — adapted to local conditions Fastest-growing native evergreen screen available Salt tolerant and coastal friendly Waxy berries attract birds; aromatic foliage deters insects Care TipsPlant in any location — wax myrtle is one of the most adaptable native plants. Can be maintained as a shrub with annual pruning or allowed to grow into a small tree. Prune in late winter to shape. Tolerates hard pruning. Nitrogen-fixing roots improve soil.