Wax Myrtle is a versatile, fast-growing evergreen shrub or small tree known for its dense foliage, salt tolerance, and adaptability. It’s commonly used for privacy screens, hedges, and erosion control, …

Wax myrtle is a broadleaf evergreen shrub or tree in the bayberry family (Myricaceae) that may grow 20 to 25 feet tall and 8 to 10 feet wide, but usually is much shorter.

Myrica cerifera is an evergreen tree or large shrub native to North and Central America and the Caribbean. Its common names include southern wax myrtle, southern bayberry, candleberry, …

Remove waxy coating in a solution of 1 t. lye to 1 gal. water. Collect fruit in September or October. Leave waxy coating on during storage. Sow in the spring. Stratify in moist peat 60-90 days at 34-41 …

Wax myrtles are an excellent choice for the Florida yard, especially coastal areas. Also called Southern bayberry, its name derives from the waxy berries, which were once harvested to make bayberry …

May 1, 2023 · Wax myrtle (Myrica cerifera) is a small, broadleaf evergreen shrub that makes an excellent addition to almost any landscape. In the South they're popular grown as hedges, but these …

From 3 to 5 feet of growth per year, the Wax Myrtle is one of the fastest-growing privacy hedges. Hardy plant. This shrub tree is no maintenance once established. The Wax Myrtle tolerates drought, heat, …