SHRUB: Evergreen
ZONE: 7 - 9
LIGHT: Part Shade to Sun
HEIGHT: 3 – 6 ft.
SPREAD: 3 – 6 ft
SOIL: Moist/Well Drained
LANDSCAPE VALUES:
Valued for its aromatic, soft evergreen foliage, rounded mounding form depending on pruning, and its adaptability Dwarf Wax Myrtle has become a staple in Texas, and up the east and west coastlines where winter low temperatures don't drop below 5F. The fine-textured wispy foliage consists of bayberry-scented evergreen leaves that are dark green above and olive green beneath, giving a two-toned or glossy appearance which contrasts nicely with many other types of plants in the landscape. Very similar to Myrica cerifera, southern wax myrtle, it responds well to trimming for a more formal shape or hedge, or lower branches can be removed to form an attractive small tree. You might be happy to know the deer turn their nose up to Dwarf Wax Myrtle and it is highly tolerant to salt spray, heat, and humidity, making it a fine choice for coastal landscapes and gardens. Drought Tolerant ~ Tolerates Salt and Wet Soil
