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  • "Morella californica - Alex - 331883668" by Alex is licensed under CC BY 4.0.
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California Wax Myrtle

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Morella californica

Discover Pacific Wax Myrtle beauty! This versatile evergreen shrub features aromatic, glossy green foliage and naturally attractive form. The small purple berries feed birds, while the dense growth makes it perfect for hedges, screens, or windbreaks. Incredibly adaptable, handling wet or dry soils and sun or shade. Fast-growing and easy to shape. Salt tolerant and excellent for coastal gardens!

GROWING GUIDE

Ease of Care: Easy
Mature Width: 20 ft
Mature Height: 6 - 33 ft
Form:

  • Upright

Growth Rate: 

  • Fast
  • Medium

Sunlight:

  • Partial shade
  • Full sun

Soil Drainage:

  • Medium-draining

Water Requirements:

  • Low
  • Moderate

Summer Irrigation: Max 1x / week once established
Attracts Wildlife:

  • Bats
  • Butterflies
  • Caterpillars

Special Uses:

  • Bank stabilization
  • Hedge

Flower Color:

  • Yellow

Flowering Season:

  • Summer

Fragrance:

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"Morella californica - Alex - 331883668" by Alex is licensed under CC BY 4.0.

California Wax Myrtle

$19.00
$19.00 $19.00