Don’s Dwarf Wax Myrtle is a dense rounded evergreen shrub with aromatic glossy deep olive green foliage. The flowers are inconspicuous but fragrant and the female flowers give way to clusters of blue-grey berries that persist into winter. Best in full sun and moist soils. Can be considered a fire hazard in some areas, as the aromatic compounds of the foliage and stems are flammable. Leaf spot resistant.
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Origins: |
Caribbean and SE N. America; GA Native |
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Height: |
4’ - 6’ |
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Spread: |
4’ - 6’ |
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Spacing: |
5’ |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
7 - 10 |
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Bloom Color: |
Green |
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MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low maintenance plant. Leaf browning, leaf anthracnose, and leaf mosaic can be issues. Can tolerate both drought and wet soils.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents and Group Plantings, Borders, Rock Gardens, Woodland Gardens, Naturalized Areas, Wildlife Garden, Ponds and Streams, Hedges, Foundation Plantings, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Dogwood, Sedge, Turtlehead
IMAGE: Photo by David J. Stang, Morella cerifera 7zz, CC BY-SA 4.0
