Myrica californica
Pacific Wax Myrtle
Description
This large shrub can reach 10'-30' tall and has glossy, apple green leaves that turn dark green with maturity. Tiny yellow insignificant flowers appear in summer, followed by purple berries that attract birds. Used very effectively as a screen and is wind and ocean spray tolerant. Leaves are aromatic.
Plant Type
Shrub
Height Range
25-40'
Flower Color
Yellow
Flower Season
Spring
Leaf Color
Dark Green, Light Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
Purple
Fruit Season
Fall
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Medium
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Well-drained, Moist
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
English Cottage, Formal, Mediterranean, Ranch, Seascape, Woodland
Accenting Features
Fragrance, Standard, Unusual Foliage
Seasonal Interest
Fall
Location Uses
Shrub Border, Foundation, Park, Walls / Fences
Special Uses
Hedge, Screen, Wind Break
Attracts Wildlife
Birds
Water Saving Tip:
Water between sunset and sunrise when temperatures and wind are the lowest.