Dwarf Wax Myrtle
Myrica pusilla
Pronunciation: MIR-i-ka
SKU #31218
| Description | This highly adaptable, low, spreading shrub features soft, fine-textured, aromatic leaves with a scent reminiscent of bayberry candles. Much like the larger wax myrtle, it produces profuse dark silvery-blue berries on female plants. An excellent pruned hedge, screen or specimen. Provides good erosion control. Evergreen in mild winter regions. |
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| Light | Full sun, Partial sun |
| Watering | Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat. |
| Blooms | Prized for foliage. |
| Mature Size | Moderate growing; reaches 5 to 6 ft. tall and wide, slowly spreading. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Semi-Evergreen |
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| Special Features | Easy Care, North American Native Selection, Compact Form |
| Problems/Solutions | Coastal Exposure, Erosion Control, Very Wet Areas |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Landscape Use | Hedge, Privacy Screen |
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| Flower Color | Green |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Dogwood (Cornus); Sedge (Carex); Bee Balm (Monarda); Forsythia (Forsythia); Turtlehead (Chelone) |
| Care | Thrives in sandy, well-drained soil. Water deeply, regularly in first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Once established, reduce frequency; will tolerate wet soils if well-drained and moderate drought. Fertilize before new growth begins in spring. For a tidy appearance, prune annually to shape. |
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| Lore | The white waxy coating on the small fruits produced on female plants is often used for candle making. |
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This Plant's Growing Zones: 7-9
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