This durable, drought resistant native is great for screening, backdrops, or as tree-formed specimens. Wax myrtle adapt well to a broad range of coastal conditions including salt spray, sandy soil, and wind. Though untrimmed hedges can reach 15-20′ tall, wax myrtles are often sheared to maintain a more compact appearance. This shrub is a work horse- it’s durable, it’s versatile, it rarely disappoints.
Wax Myrtle- Myrica cerifera
Shrubs![Wax Myrtle- Myrica cerifera](https://www.esva.net/~jeffklingel/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/71ceffc4f2b5a08eac004a45ba81cc82.jpg)