California Wax Myrtle - Calscape
California wax myrtle (Morella californica) is a moderately fast growing and long-lived shrub or tree.It grows in an upright form, with active growth during the spring and summer. The shiny dark-green leaves remain on the plant throughout the year, making it an attractive garden planting.
Pacific Wax Myrtle, Morella californica - Native Plants PNW
Distribution: Pacific Wax Myrtle is found along the Pacific coast from Gray’s Harbor, Washington to southern California, with an isolated population on Vancouver Island. Growth: It grows at a moderate rate to 10-30 feet (3-10m) tall and wide, growing the tallest away from fierce sea winds.
California wax myrtle - Great Plant Picks
Morella californica (previously Myrica californica) is also called California wax myrtle or California bayberry. It is an easy-to-grow medium-sized shrub that can be used in formal or naturalistic gardens.
Morella californica (Pacific Wax Myrtle) - Gardenia
Moderately fast-growing and long-lived, Morella californica (Pacific Wax Myrtle) is a densely bushy, evergreen shrub with slender, ascending branches clothed with small, narrow, glossy, dark-green leaves, serrated on their margins. The foliage is aromatic when crushed.
Myrica californica - Wikipedia
Myrica californica (California bayberry, California wax myrtle or Pacific wax myrtle; syn. Gale californica (Cham. & Schltdl.) Greene, Morella californica (Cham. & Schltdl.) Wilbur) is an evergreen shrub or small tree native to the Pacific Ocean coast of North America from Vancouver Island south to California as far south as the Long Beach area ...
Pacific Wax Myrtle, Myrica californica, Monrovia Plant
Ideal natural windbreak, screen or clipped hedge. Clean, glossy foliage is accented by purple fruit, a valued food source for birds. Evergreen. WATER: Water when top 3 in. of soil is dry. A top choice for windswept coastal gardens, use this elegant shrub to block harsh winds or …
California Wax Myrtle, Morella californica - calscape.org
California Wax Myrtle (Morella californica) is a native shrub in the Myracaceae (Myrtle) family that is found primarily along the coast in northern and central California, although it does occur as far south as Los Angeles County and as far north as British Columbia. It …
9 Benefits of Having a California Wax Myrtle
2024年10月15日 · 🌱 California Wax Myrtle stabilizes soil and controls erosion with its deep roots. 🐦 Attracts wildlife and enhances biodiversity, making gardens vibrant and lively. 🌿 Drought-tolerant and low-maintenance, it's perfect for sustainable and beautiful landscaping.
Morella californica (Cham. & Schltdl.) Wilbur - Calflora
Morella is probably derived from ?Morus,? the Latin name for mulberry, giving it a literal meaning of: ?little mulberry.? It is also known as California Wax Myrtle, California Myrtle, or Pacific- or California Bayberry. (link added by Mary Ann Machi)
Morella californica - PlantRight
Native to California, primarily along the coast as far south as Los Angeles County and as far north as British Columbia. Previously named Myrica californica. Moderately fast growing and long-lived. Grows in an upright form to 33 ft. with active growth in spring and summer. Makes an excellent hedge or screen and is very tolerant of wind.