Myrica cerifera - North Carolina Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox
Leaf Description: The leaves of the waxmyrtle are alternate, simple, glossy, aromatic, narrowly obovate or oblanceolate, serrate at the apex, attenuate, olive green leaves (to 3-5” long) which are glabrous above and are dotted with tiny yellow resin glands on the bottom.
Scientific name: Myrica cerifera Pronunciation: MEER-ih-kuh ser-IF-er-uh Common name(s): Southern Waxmyrtle, Southern Bayberry Family: Myricaceae USDA hardiness zones: 7B through 11 (Fig. 2) Origin: native to North America Uses: Bonsai; container or above-ground planter; hedge; large parking lot islands (> 200 square feet in
Myrica cerifera - Wikipedia
Myrica cerifera is a small evergreen tree or large shrub native to North and Central America and the Caribbean. Its common names include southern wax myrtle, southern bayberry, candleberry, bayberry tree, and tallow shrub. It has uses in the garden and for …
ENH-569/ST410: Morella cerifera: Southern Waxmyrtle - EDIS
Myrica pensylvanica (Morella pensylvanica), northern bayberry, is a more cold-hardy species and the source of wax for bayberry candles. Propagation is by seeds, which germinate easily and rapidly, tip cuttings, division of the stolons or transplanting wild plants.
Information On Growing Wax Myrtle Trees - Gardening Know How
2023年5月1日 · Wax myrtle (Myrica cerifera) is a small, broadleaf evergreen shrub that makes an excellent addition to almost any landscape. In the South they're popular grown as hedges, but these attractive trees can also be used as specimens. Read here about growing tips for wax myrtle trees and shrubs. There is so much to love about a wax myrtle tree.
Southern Wax Myrtle (Myrica cerifera) - Lazy Naturalist
2022年9月24日 · From its aromatic leaves to its versatile berries, this unassuming shrub embodies the rich tapestry of Florida’s natural heritage. Let’s embark on a journey to uncover the allure of the Southern Wax Myrtle and its multifaceted role in Florida’s ecosystems.
Fact sheet: Southern Wax Myrtle - UF/IFAS Extension Nassau County
2017年6月11日 · Sometimes used as a large shrubbery screen, southern waxmyrtle is ideal for use as a small tree, the lower limbs removed to reveal its picturesque form. One, or several clustered together, provide pleasing dappled shade for …
Texas Native Plants Database - Texas A&M University
Myrica cerifera var. pumila (Myrica pusilla) Myricaceae Dwarf wax myrtle has become a mainstay in many Texas landscapes, valued for its aromatic, soft, evergreen foliage, 5- to 6-foot height and spread, and adaptability to full sun or bright shade and a …
Wax Myrtle (Myrica cerifera) - The Virtual UCF Arboretum
2017年5月8日 · The Wax Myrtle, Myrica cerifera, is a small shrub-like tree that has smooth, light grey twisted trunks with thin bark. It occurs throughout the southeastern coastal plain and the Caribbean. It has short, narrow, leathery leaves with serrated edges that …
Myrica cerifera - LSU
Myrica cerifera . Southern Waxmyrtle. Family: Myricaceae . Zone: 7-10 Average Size: 15’H x 12’W . Identification: -Dense mounding habit, usually multiple stems-Simple leaf, narrowly oblanceolate and irregular, entire or toothed margin, dotted with yellow resin glands above and below, aromatic, evergreen