Waxmyrtle
(Myrica cerifera)
Other Information
Physical Characteristics
Type: Shrub
Height: 6 - 15 ft
Spread: 8 - 10 ft
Flower Color: Yellow-Green with Red
Flower Time: Early Spring (Mar - Apr)
Fruit Type: Drupe (Berry)
Fruit Color: Bluish Gray
Autumn Color: Evergreen
Sun Conditions: Full Sun / Part Shade
Shade Tolerance: Medium
Moisture Preference: Medium / High
Deer Resistance*: Medium / High
Dog Safe**: Insufficient Info
Conservation Status (MD): SNR - Unranked
Other Names: Southern Bayberry, Morella cerifera
*Deer resistance can vary based on many factors
**Always consult with a veterinarian about plants toxic to dogs and other animals
Wildlife Benefits:
Waxmyrtle provides year round cover, including during the winter and extreme weather. Larval host for the Red-Banded Hairstreak butterfly. Flowers offer nectar to honeybees, butterflies, and other pollinators. Berries are eaten by many species of birds.