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Southern Waxmyrtle

Myrica cerifera

Southern Waxmyrtle

Height

5-20 ft

Spread

6-10 ft

Light

full sun, part shade

Water

low

Season

spring

Comments

One of the most versatile shrubs for general use. Soft-textured, aromatic foliage and smooth silver-gray bark. Small, waxy berries. Maximum height is site-dependent.

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