It’s functional uses transcend into the home as the wax coated fruits can be used to make scented candles and the leaves can be used to make a pale yellow shade of dye. It is recommended for street planting especially beneath powerlines because it looks great in any shape Berries to feed wildlife or to make bayberry candles It is also salt-tolerant, does well in full sun to partial shade but the growth will be considerably thinner in total shade. Wax myrtle grows in a variety of habitats but prefers moist, sandy soils and is a great addition for areas that may experience flooding, yet it proves to be a wonderful, drought-tolerant species once established. Makes a great specimen alone or grouped as a privacy screen It is a naturally occurring species in my Pine Flatwoods ecosystem and gives a myriad of wildlife entertainment to those who choose it for their landscapes. Left unpruned, it will become a multitrunk tree, which can reach heights of 25 feet but is normally maintained at 10 to 15 feet. It can be used alone as a great specimen or group together to form quick growing hedges or privacy screens. It is versatile and will work for most landscapes. Wax Myrtle ( Myrica cerifera or Morella cerifera) aka Southern Bayberry is an evergreen, which is native to the U.S. The bayberry began blooming this week (shown above) which brought to mind an article that I wrote a few years back on the benefits of this hardy Florida native plant.ĭateline: December 3, 2010* Wax Myrtle blooms in Spring
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