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Wax Myrtle

Myrica cerifera

Glossy, olive-green, aromatic foliage. Clusters of waxy, bluish gray berries persist through winter. Handsome, broadly rounded, evergreen shrub border or small tree. Ideal for use as screen, specimen or background.

Bloom/Features: aromatic foliage
Dimensions: 15' H x 12' W
USDA Zones: USDA Zones 6-9
Exposure: full sun
Soil: Adapts to most soils
Water: as needed

Uses: screen, accent, ornamental

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