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7 lut 2019 · Waxmyrtle can be planted within 100+ miles of the U.S. border, from Washington state to Southern New Jersey and south. It withstands endless pruning. Waxmyrtle fixes nitrogen in poor soils...
It is an interesting plant for grouping in the corner of a large herb, native, winter, children’s, butterfly or pollinator garden. It is also a good selection for stream or pond margins where periodic flooding or drought may occur or on a bank for erosion control. Use it as a barrier, privacy hedge or attractive small tree with lower limbs ...
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 · Wax myrtle (Myrica cerifera) is a small, broadleaf evergreen shrub that makes an excellent addition to almost any landscape. In the South they're popular grown as hedges, but these attractive trees can also be used as specimens. Read here about growing tips for wax myrtle trees and shrubs.
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.
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.
It is native to the coastal plain from southern New Jersey into the Florida Keys to eastern Texas and southeast Oklahoma down into Central America. The leathery, shiny deep green leaves range from 1.5 to 4.5 inches long by 1/3 to 2 inches wide and have the wonderful bayberry fragrance when crushed.
