Wax Myrtle Live Starter Plug – Morella Cerifera | 3–6 Inch Bare Root | Evergreen Privacy Hedge Shrub

Create a dense evergreen hedge, natural privacy screen, or wildlife-friendly landscape with this live Southern Wax Myrtle starter plug. Morella cerifera is a versatile evergreen shrub or small tree valued for its aromatic olive-green foliage, vigorous growth, and blue-gray berries that may appear on female plants when suitable pollination occurs. This adaptable native plant can tolerate a wide range of growing conditions, including moist soils, periods of drought, clay soils, and coastal salt exposure once established. It is well suited for privacy hedges, windbreaks, erosion-control plantings, property borders, and naturalized landscapes. You will receive one well-rooted starter plug approximately 3–6 inches tall, shipped bare root without a pot.
You will receive:
✔️ 1 live Wax Myrtle starter plug
✔️ Approximately 3–6 inches tall
✔️ Healthy, well-rooted young plant
✔️ Shipped bare root without a pot
✔️ Secure packaging for safe arrival

🌼 Growing Information
Common Name: Southern Wax Myrtle, Wax Myrtle
Botanical Name: Morella cerifera
Plant Type: Evergreen shrub or small tree
Growth Stage: Young rooted starter plug
Sun Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Moist, well-draining soil; adaptable to various soil conditions
Watering: Moderate during establishment; drought tolerant once established
Mature Height: Approximately 10–20 feet depending on conditions and pruning
Growth Habit: Upright, dense, branching evergreen
Foliage: Aromatic olive-green evergreen leaves
Fruit: Blue-gray berries may develop on female plants with suitable pollination
Growth Rate: Fast under favorable conditions
Special Features: Tolerant of coastal salt exposure and variable soil moisture
USDA Zones: Approximately 7–10
Container Friendly: Yes when young; best suited to landscape planting as it matures

💡 Care Tip: Plant your bare-root Wax Myrtle promptly after arrival so the roots do not dry out. Keep the soil consistently moist during the initial establishment period, then gradually transition to normal watering as new growth develops. For a dense privacy hedge, regular pruning can encourage fuller branching. Choose a location with enough space for its vigorous mature growth.