Southern Wax Myrtle Live Plant, Myrica cerifera, 1 Gallon, Evergreen Native Shrub, Wildlife Plant, Bayberry

Enhance your landscape with Southern Wax Myrtle (Myrica cerifera), a fast-growing native evergreen shrub prized for its aromatic foliage, attractive blue-gray berries on female plants, and exceptional value for wildlife. Also known as Southern Bayberry, this adaptable shrub is an excellent choice for privacy screens, hedges, naturalized landscapes, and pollinator-friendly gardens.

Historically, the waxy coating on the berries has been used for traditional candlemaking, while the aromatic leaves have been used in select culinary and botanical applications. Its dense branching provides year-round shelter for birds, and the berries serve as an important food source for wildlife.

You will receive one healthy, greenhouse-grown Southern Wax Myrtle (Myrica cerifera) growing in a 1-gallon nursery pot, carefully packaged and ready to thrive.

🌿 What's Included

• 1 Live Southern Wax Myrtle (Myrica cerifera)
• Well-established in a 1-gallon nursery pot
• Healthy, greenhouse-grown plant
• Carefully packaged for safe shipping

✨ Features

• Native evergreen shrub with aromatic foliage
• Excellent for privacy screens and hedges
• Supports birds, butterflies, and other wildlife
• Blue-gray berries may develop on female plants when a compatible male is nearby
• Traditionally used in candlemaking
• Adaptable to a wide range of soil conditions
• Tolerates salt spray and coastal environments
• Fast-growing and easy to maintain
• Great for naturalized and native landscapes
• Greenhouse grown for healthy establishment

🌱 Growing Information

• Botanical Name: Myrica cerifera
• Common Name: Southern Wax Myrtle, Southern Bayberry
• Plant Type: Evergreen Native Shrub
• Pot Size: 1-Gallon Nursery Pot
• Light: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil: Adaptable; prefers well-draining soil but tolerates sandy and moist conditions
• Water: Water regularly during establishment; drought tolerant once established
• USDA Hardiness: Zones 7–11
• Mature Size: Approximately 10–20 feet tall and 8–15 feet wide (can be maintained smaller with pruning)

🌼 Perfect For

• Wildlife Gardens
• Privacy Screens
• Native Plant Landscapes
• Coastal Gardens
• Pollinator Gardens
• Rain Gardens
• Naturalized Areas
• Gifts for Native Plant Enthusiasts