Native Plant Guide Version 10-06-2023 | Page 69

WAX MYRTLE Myrica cerifera

Height : 6-20 feet Width : 6-12 feet Sun Requirements : Full sun to partial shade Water : Moderate to low
Soil Requirements : Well-drained soil , tolerant of various soil types including sandy or clayey soils
Plant Spacing : 6-10 feet apart Bloom Period : Spring Ideal Landscape Use : Hedge , screen , buffer , wildlife garden Wildlife Benefit : Provides berries for birds , shelter for wildlife How the Plant Spreads or Propagates : By seeds and sukering How to Maintain : Prune as needed to maintain the desired shape
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