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7 lut 2019 · Southern waxmyrtle has multiple, twisted trunks with smooth, light gray bark. Wax myrtle is aromatic with olive green leaves and clusters of grey-blue, waxy berries on female plants which...
Fast-growing, Morella cerifera (Southern Wax Myrtle) is a densely bushy, evergreen shrub or small tree with glossy, aromatic, oblanceolate, olive green leaves, 3-5 in. long (7-12 cm). The foliage emits a bayberry candle fragrance when crushed.
24 wrz 2022 · The Southern Wax Myrtle, also known as the Bayberry, is a versatile evergreen shrub that thrives in a variety of habitats across Florida. Its adaptability allows it to flourish in coastal dunes, pine flatwoods, and wetland margins, making it a common sight in both natural and cultivated landscapes.
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.
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.
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.
5 gru 2023 · Wax myrtle is a versatile and adaptable evergreen that adds beauty and benefits to Southern landscapes. Its aromatic foliage, waxy berries, and wildlife value make it a popular choice for homeowners and gardeners alike.
