These shrubs are most often dioecious and require both male and female-flowering for good berry production. It fixes atmospheric nitrogen which helps it survive in poor soils. Also attractive as a small tree with lower limbs removed. Good selection for stream or pond margins where periodic flooding or drought may occur. Interesting plant for grouping in the corner of a large herb garden. This plant is subject to leaf drop during acclimatization or after extremely cold temperatures. Saline and urban tolerance make it appropriate for confinement within pavement and locations near roads that are salted in winter.
This shrub is tolerant of high winds, waterlogged soils, shade and sterile soil, salt spray and may be grown in seaside areas. It does best when initially grown with constant moisture, but once established in the landscape it will grow in a wide range of soil conditions ranging from wet swampy areas to dry xeric uplands. Native to NC marshes, forests, swamps, and fresh to brackish streams, Bayberry is useful in wetlands or restoration gardens, in wet or shady sites, or on a bank for erosion control.
#SOUTHERN WAX MYRTLE HEDGE FULL#
The Waxmyrtle is winter hardy to USDA Zones 7-10 where it is easily grown in average, medium to wet soils in full sun to dappled or part shade. Some populations are dioecious and some are monoecious, which means that in some cases only the females produce fruit.
The small tree produces a bluish-white drupe that matures in clusters on short stalks and lasts through the winter. In spring, small male and female slim, cylindrical flowers mature. The bark is thin, smooth, and gray-brown, almost white. The light olive green leaves are alternate with a toothed margin, a spicy aromatic odor when crushed, and yellow resin dots on both surfaces. Wax Myrtle is an evergreen tree that may grow 20 to 25 feet tall, but usually is much shorter.
Phonetic Spelling mur-EYE-kuh sur-IFF-ur-uh Description
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