Pacific Wax Myrtle

Morella californica

A bushy shrub with leaves from bottom to top, which could be used as a privacy screen in a hedge.

Plant Description

Pacific wax myrtle is an attractive large shrub or small tree with fragrant, glossy evergreen leaves. It is moderately drought and shade tolerant and adaptable to a variety of moisture regimes. The purple fruits attract birds and wildlife. Nice in a hedgerow or as an evergreen screen.

Plant Details

Life Forms	Shrub
Habitats	Gardens Little Habitats Residential yards Riparian areas
Soil and Moisture Conditions	Dry to moist
Special Uses	Attracts birds Attracts pollinators and or other beneficial insects Blooms July Blooms June Blooms May Deer resistant Drought tolerant Evergreen Flowering Flowers red Hedgerow Perennial Produces berries Produces fruit Produces nectar Produces pollen Produces seeds Provides wildlife habitat Woody
Shade Preference	Full sun Part shade
Mature Height	20'