BOTANICAL NAME M YRICA CERIFERA
PRONUNCIATION mi - RY - ka ser - IF - er - a
COMMON NAME Wax Myrtle
FAMILY Myricaceae
Life Cycle Evergreen perennial
Growth Habit Shrub Height 6’ - 12’ Width 6’ - 12’ Upright/spreading
ARRANGEMENT Alternate
LEAF Lanceolate Length 3” Width 1/2”
MARGIN Serrated
VEINS Pinnate
COMPOSITION Simple
TEXTURE Fine
FLOWER Not showy
FRUIT Winter Female plant only Bluish-gray berry 1/8”
EXPOSURE Sun Part shade Shade
GROWTH Rapid
USE Hedge Border
DESCRIPTION Foliage has a distinct aroma
CULTURAL PRACTICES Propagate by stem cuttings
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NATIVE OF: Southeastern USA