The Plant Bat

Your Friendly Neighborhood Native Plant Nut in Austin, TX

Common name

Wax Myrtle

Scientific name Morella cerifera
Plant type Shrub
Other Common Names Southern Wax Myrtle, Southern Bayberry, Eastern Bayberry, Bayberry, Candleberry, Tallow Shrub
Size L (15' × 7')
Soil moisture Dry, Moist (poor drainage ok), Wet
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Soil texture Sand, Loam, Clay (Acid)