southern wax myrtle
Myrica Cerifera
Grow conditions
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Hardiness zone
- 7-11
- Minimum temperature
- 0°F (−18°C)
- Soil type
- Loam
- Soil pH
- Acidic
Plant traits
Mature height10 ft-20 ft
Mature width10 ft-15 ft
Plant typeShrubs
Bloom seasonWinter, Spring
Foliage typeEvergreen
Tolerance & safety
Drought tolerantNo
Pet safeSafe
Deer resistantNo
Pollinator-friendlyBees
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