| Myrica cerifera - Southern Waxmyrtle |
| Family |
Myricaceae |
| Botanical Name |
Myrica cerifera |
| Common Name |
Southern Waxmyrtle |
| Size |
10 - 15' tall with similar to slightly wider spread |
| Hardiness |
Zone 7 - 11 |
| Culture |
Adaptable to soil extremes; fixes nitrogen; full sun to part
shade. |
| Ornamental Value |
Extremely fragrant, clean foliage, medium-fine evergreen texture. |
| Landscape Use |
Use as a screen, or specimen. |
| Key Identifying Characteristics |
Leaves are lanceolate, sparsely serrate at the apex; blue-gray round fruit. |
| Notable Cultivars |
Several dwarf varieties exist. |
| Campus Location |
Ag: |
