Name: Morella cerifera (Southern Wax Myrtle)
Average Landscape Size: 8–12 ft tall × 6–8 ft wide; upright, dense habit (can reach 15 ft unpruned)
Sun Requirements: Full sun to partial shade; very adaptable
Water Needs: Low; extremely drought tolerant once established
Deer Resistance: High
Cold Hardiness: USDA Zones 7–11; native and evergreen in Willis winters
Fertilization & Pruning: No fertilizer needed; prune anytime for desired size
Detailed Description: Here's your reliable native Wax Myrtle in a perfect 3-gallon size for immediate planting! Most homeowners maintain these at 8–12 feet tall and 6–8 feet wide, though they can reach 15 feet if left unpruned. What makes this native special? Extremely drought tolerant once established and thrives in our Willis climate without any help! The aromatic evergreen foliage stays beautiful year-round, and it's a wildlife magnet for birds. Perfect for natural screens, property lines, or anywhere you want low-maintenance native beauty. No fertilizer needed and deer won't touch it – this is your go-to native solution for sustainable landscapes!
Name: Morella cerifera (Southern Wax Myrtle)
Average Landscape Size: 8–12 ft tall × 6–8 ft wide; upright, dense habit (can reach 15 ft unpruned)
Sun Requirements: Full sun to partial shade; very adaptable
Water Needs: Low; extremely drought tolerant once established
Deer Resistance: High
Cold Hardiness: USDA Zones 7–11; native and evergreen in Willis winters
Fertilization & Pruning: No fertilizer needed; prune anytime for desired size
Detailed Description: Here's your reliable native Wax Myrtle in a perfect 3-gallon size for immediate planting! Most homeowners maintain these at 8–12 feet tall and 6–8 feet wide, though they can reach 15 feet if left unpruned. What makes this native special? Extremely drought tolerant once established and thrives in our Willis climate without any help! The aromatic evergreen foliage stays beautiful year-round, and it's a wildlife magnet for birds. Perfect for natural screens, property lines, or anywhere you want low-maintenance native beauty. No fertilizer needed and deer won't touch it – this is your go-to native solution for sustainable landscapes!