Pacific Wax Myrtle

Morella californica

A bushy shrub with leaves from bottom to top, which could be used as a privacy screen in a hedge.

Plant Description

Fragrant, attractive evergreen shrub or small tree with slender glossy leaves. Moderately drought and shade tolerant. The fruits attract birds and wildlife. Nice in a hedgerow or as a screen.

Plant Details

Life Forms	Shrub
Habitats	Gardens Little Habitats Residential yards Riparian areas
Soil and Moisture Conditions	Dry to moist
Special Uses	Attracts birds Attracts pollinators and or other beneficial insects Blooms July Blooms June Blooms May Deer resistant Drought tolerant Evergreen Flowering Flowers red Hedgerow Perennial Produces berries Produces fruit Produces nectar Produces pollen Produces seeds Provides wildlife habitat Woody
Shade Preference	Full sun Part shade
Mature Height	20'