Morella cerifera (Wax Myrtle) Size:5 gal or spring wildflowers

or spring wildflowers

In the fall it dazzles with spikes of purple flowers

the more moisture it will require

Its berries are pretty and appreciated by birds

Texas native Yes Water use High Sun exposure Sun to part shade Bloom time Spring Mature height 60-80 ft Mature width 50-90 ft Attracts Butterflies

Morella cerifera (Wax Myrtle) Size:5 gal or spring wildflowersAlso known as Southern Wax Myrtle, Southern Bayberry. Wax Myrtle is a multi trunked, evergreen shrub that can reach 20 ft. in height. The foliage is aromatic. Pale blue berries occur on female plants. Wax Myrtles tend to sucker, sometimes forming colonies in optimum growing conditions. Wax Myrtle prefers moist, acid soils but is adaptable to other conditions, including wet sites with poor drainage. Once established it is reasonably drought tolerant