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20 lis 2016 · Get advice for how to plant and care for Southern Wax Myrtle from the experts at Wilson Bros Gardens
1 maj 2023 · Tough and durable, Southern wax myrtle trees do not need kid-glove treatment to thrive. They do well in almost all growing conditions, but tend to do best in slightly acidic, sandy soil with good drainage. Since they fix atmospheric nitrogen, they are not phased by poor or infertile soils.
Easy to grow and easy to care for, Southern Wax Myrtle is valued for its showy berries and dense, shiny, evergreen foliage. Very versatile, it is a popular choice for screens, hedges, shrub borders, erosion control along stream banks, or wetland gardens.
7 lut 2019 · Southern Waxmyrtle is very tough and easily grown and can tolerate a variety of landscape settings from full sun to partial shade, wet swamplands or high, dry and alkaline areas.
How to Grow. For southern wax myrtle, first step is to find a suitable location. The plant prefers full sun but will tolerate partial shade. It should be planted in a well-drained soil. Southern wax myrtle can be propagated from seed, cuttings, or transplants. Seedlings or transplants should be planted in the spring.
Southern wax myrtle is an incredibly tough North American native. It tolerates a wide range of environmental stresses, including wet soil, drought, poor soil, salt spray in seaside plantings, heat, and high winds.
4 sty 2012 · Size: 10-25’ H. Light: Full sun to partial shade. Soil: Average, well-drained, slightly acidic. Hardiness: Zones 7B-10. Care: Pruning produces stronger structure. Pests and Diseases: None of significance; caterpillars and mites may attack the foliage; high pH soil may result in yellowing of leaves. Propagation: Seed, tip cuttings, division.
