Evergreen Shrub – Wax Myrtle

Wax Myrtle 

Botanical name: morella cerifera 

Beginner friendly?: yes

Average size at maturity: 15-25 ft in height and in spread 

Hardy zone: zones 7-11 

Growth rate: grows 2-5 ft per year 

Foliage color: green 

Flower color: white, yellow 

Bloom time:  spring, summer 

Pruning instructions: prune during the late winter/early spring before new growth begins to emerge to maintain desired shape and size 

Propagation methods: propagate with cuttings during the spring and summer months 

Landscape use: privacy plant, hedge, background planting, windbreaker 

Special features: deer resistant, heat tolerant, salt tolerant

Light needs: at least 6 hours of sun per day 

Watering instructions: allow the top 2 inches of soil dry out between watering sessions 

Fertilizing instructions : use a balanced, slow-release fertilizer once a year in the early spring 

Best time to plant: spring, fall 

Best type of soil: loam, sand 

Companion plants: beautyberry, yaupon holly, sweetbay magnolia 

Toxicity level: non-toxic for humans and pets 

Invasive species: no