{"product_id":"southern-wax-myrtle-live-plant-myrica-cerifera-1-gallon-evergreen-native-shrub-wildlife-plant-bayberry","title":"Southern Wax Myrtle Live Plant, Myrica cerifera, 1 Gallon, Evergreen Native Shrub, Wildlife Plant, Bayberry","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEnhance your landscape with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSouthern Wax Myrtle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMyrica cerifera\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e), 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 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSouthern Bayberry\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this adaptable shrub is an excellent choice for privacy screens, hedges, naturalized landscapes, and pollinator-friendly gardens.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHistorically, 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou will receive \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eone healthy, greenhouse-grown Southern Wax Myrtle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMyrica cerifera\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e) growing in a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1-gallon nursery pot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, carefully packaged and ready to thrive.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🌿 What's Included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 Live Southern Wax Myrtle (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMyrica cerifera\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eWell-established in a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1-gallon nursery pot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHealthy, greenhouse-grown plant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCarefully packaged for safe shipping\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✨ Features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNative evergreen shrub with aromatic foliage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcellent for privacy screens and hedges\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSupports birds, butterflies, and other wildlife\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlue-gray berries may develop on female plants when a compatible male is nearby\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTraditionally used in candlemaking\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdaptable to a wide range of soil conditions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTolerates salt spray and coastal environments\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFast-growing and easy to maintain\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGreat for naturalized and native landscapes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGreenhouse grown for healthy establishment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🌱 Growing Information\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMyrica cerifera\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Southern Wax Myrtle, Southern Bayberry\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Evergreen Native Shrub\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePot Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1-Gallon Nursery Pot\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Full sun to partial shade\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoil:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Adaptable; 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