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 that same fantastic native Wax Myrtle in a spectacular 30-gallon specimen size for ultimate immediate impact! Most homeowners maintain these at 8–12 feet tall and 6–8 feet wide, though they can reach 15 feet if left unpruned. This specimen size gives you instant mature landscape presence that would take years to achieve otherwise! 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 when you need instant substantial screening, immediate focal point, or that completely mature native landscape right from day one! No fertilizer needed and deer won't touch it – this is your ultimate native statement piece!