Dwarf Wax Myrtle

Myrica cerifera ‘pumila’

3 to 4 feet

Medium to slow rate of growth

Full sun to shade

Excellent salt and drought tolerance, also tolerates wet soil.

Dwarf form of Wax Myrtle, multi-stemmed,

with evergreen, fragrant leaves.

Tiny flowers are followed by blue-green, fragrant,

 waxy berries on female plants;

the source of bayberry candles.

Excellent bird and wildlife attractor.