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Pacific Wax Myrtle
Myrica californica
Pronunciation: MIR-i-ka kal-ih-FOR-nik-uh)
SKU #06213
LIGHT:
Full sun
WATER:
Water when top 3 in. of soil is dry.
SIZE:
Fast growth to 20-30 ft. tall, 10-20 ft. wide.
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| Description | This fast growing, versatile native shrub adds vertical interest and shade to the landscape with little care. Ideal natural windbreak, screen or clipped hedge. Clean, glossy foliage is accented by purple fruit, a valued food source for birds. Evergreen. |
|---|---|
| Bloom Time | Spring to summer |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Easy Care, Waterwise, North American Native, Benefits Birds |
| Problems/Solutions | Coastal Exposure, Deer Resistant |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Landscape Use | Privacy Screen |
| Design Ideas | A top choice for windswept coastal gardens, use this elegant shrub to block harsh winds or an unsightly view. Plant in large groupings to create a tall screen or a formal, manicured hedge. Plant as a foundation shrub to create a formal backdrop in shrub borders or feature as an accent in a perennial bed. This evergreen shrub is highly drought tolerant in coastal gardens when established, making it perfect for hillsides and minimal care gardens. |
| Flower Color | Yellow |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Care Instructions | Provide full sun in coastal areas, afternoon shade inland. Highly adaptable. Tolerates wet soils if well-drained, and drought conditions when established. Best appearance with regular watering or deep soakings during extended hot spells. |
| History | Theodore Payne noted in his 1941 catalog: "Found in Canyons in the Santa Monica Mountains and from there northward near the coast. For foliage effect it is one of the most desirable of the native shrubs. It stands ordinary garden culture quite well and will grow well in shade." Note: Recently Myrica californica was renamed to Morella californica (Morella californica (Cham. & Schltdl.) Wilbur). |
| Lore | The leaves of Myrica californica have a spicy aroma that can be used like bay leaves to season food, hence the plant is often referred to as California Bayberry. |
Details
| Description | This fast growing, versatile native shrub adds vertical interest and shade to the landscape with little care. Ideal natural windbreak, screen or clipped hedge. Clean, glossy foliage is accented by purple fruit, a valued food source for birds. Evergreen. |
|---|---|
| Bloom Time | Spring to summer |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Easy Care, Waterwise, North American Native, Benefits Birds |
| Problems/Solutions | Coastal Exposure, Deer Resistant |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
Style
| Landscape Use | Privacy Screen |
|---|---|
| Design Ideas | A top choice for windswept coastal gardens, use this elegant shrub to block harsh winds or an unsightly view. Plant in large groupings to create a tall screen or a formal, manicured hedge. Plant as a foundation shrub to create a formal backdrop in shrub borders or feature as an accent in a perennial bed. This evergreen shrub is highly drought tolerant in coastal gardens when established, making it perfect for hillsides and minimal care gardens. |
| Flower Color | Yellow |
| Foliage Color | Green |
Care
| Care Instructions | Provide full sun in coastal areas, afternoon shade inland. Highly adaptable. Tolerates wet soils if well-drained, and drought conditions when established. Best appearance with regular watering or deep soakings during extended hot spells. |
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History
| History | Theodore Payne noted in his 1941 catalog: "Found in Canyons in the Santa Monica Mountains and from there northward near the coast. For foliage effect it is one of the most desirable of the native shrubs. It stands ordinary garden culture quite well and will grow well in shade." Note: Recently Myrica californica was renamed to Morella californica (Morella californica (Cham. & Schltdl.) Wilbur). |
|---|---|
| Lore | The leaves of Myrica californica have a spicy aroma that can be used like bay leaves to season food, hence the plant is often referred to as California Bayberry. |
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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly
100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr.
in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.
We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.