Myrica cerifera

Fragrant foliage, it can be found growing in swamps, and has waxy blue fruit on stems.

Myrica cerafera

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Common Name wax myrtle
Landscape Zone LZ2
Firewise Rating AT RISK Firewise (3)
Urban Use High
Invasive No
Native Yes
Utility Use Yes
Ladder Potential without Pruning Yes
Cold Hardiness Zone 6
Heat Tolerance Zone 9
Sun Exposure Partial Sun
Soil pH Acidic
Tolerance to Poorly Drained Soils High
Salt Tolerance Yes
Drought Resistance High
Pest Resistance High
Growth Rate Medium
Plant Form Vase
Plant Height Mature Size in feet 10
Plant Height Mature Size in meters 3
Trunk Size Multi-stem >= 6,
Bark Smooth
Leaf Arrangement Alternate
Leaf Persistance Evergreen
Leaf Color Green None
Leaf Type Simple
Leaf Characteristics Oily-dense

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