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Wax Myrtle

Morella cerifera, Myricaceae

Zones
7–10
Layer
Shrub
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Fast

Guild Roles

WindbreakBeneficial Insect HabitatNitrogen Fixer

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (optimal)Partial Sun (acceptable)

Water

LowModerate

Soil pH

4.5 – 7

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Red OakQuercus rubra
Nitrogen FixationNurse Plant
Virginia SweetspireItea virginica
Nitrogen FixationWind Protection
Yerba MateIlex paraguariensis
Nitrogen FixationShade Provision

Antagonistic Plants

Inkberry HollyIlex glabra

Both shrubs compete for coastal and wetland edge habitats with similar soil requirements

Uses

Functions

Nitrogen FixationWax

Common Questions

What zones does Wax Myrtle grow in?

Wax Myrtle grows in USDA hardiness zones 7 through 10.

Is Wax Myrtle a nitrogen fixer?

Yes, Wax Myrtle is a nitrogen fixer and can help provide nitrogen to neighboring plants in a guild or polyculture.

What are good companion plants for Wax Myrtle?

Good companions for Wax Myrtle include Red Oak, Virginia Sweetspire, Yerba Mate.

Design guilds with Wax Myrtle and see companion relationships visually.

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