Dwarf Wax Myrtle Shrub

Tall and 2 ft. They are also referred to as dwarf wax myrtle dwarf candleberry bayberry waxberry wax myrtle and dwarf southern wax myrtle and are a member of the family myricaceae.

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Dwarf wax myrtle shrub

It remains an ideal small hedge plant for city gardens in warmer regions where it works well in mediterranean and drought resistant landscapes. A member of the wax myrtle or bayberry myricaceae family it can grow to 6 feet in height and is stoloniferous. This compact shrub flowering in shades such as white pink and red thrives in hot summers and mild winters.

Cenizo texas sage is the ultimate south texas shrub. Enjoy your dwarf myrtle s lagerstroemia indica decorative beauty year after year with the added benefit of minimal pruning. Native to north america and hardy in u s.

Companion plants myrtle was a favorite garden plant of ancient rome where it was sheared regularly to release its fragrant oils. Department of agriculture plant hardiness zones 7b through 11 wax myrtle is also sometimes referred to as southern bayberry. Dwarf wax myrtle has become a mainstay in many texas landscapes valued for its aromatic soft evergreen foliage 5 to 6 foot height and spread and adaptability to full sun or bright shade and a variety of soils ranging from boggy to very dry.

Water regularly during the first growing season about once per week or when. Dwarf wax myrtle is a small evergreen shrub that grows in colonies. Includes 1 dwarf wax myrtle and a detailed planting guide.

Dwarf wax myrtle is dioecious having male and female flowers on separate plants. Dwarf wax myrtle thrives in coastal areas and emits a pleasant bayberry scent when its foliage is crushed. Best grown in usda hardiness zones 7 to zone 9.

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