Pacific Wax Myrtle Size:1 Gallon the leaves turn attractive hues

the leaves turn attractive hues of red

but can get as big as 15’ feet in the most favorable conditions

It prefers shade to part shade and moist

Native habitat/range: common growing along streams

The nodding blossoms consist of dramatically-spurred red to orange sepals surrounding yellow petals blooming late spring to late summer

Pacific Wax Myrtle Size:1 Gallon the leaves turn attractive huesMyrica californica Pacific wax myrtle is a fast growing, large, evergreen shrub that functions perfectly as a screen or hedgerow (goodbye invasive laurel!). It has narrow, lance shaped leaves that are glossy and smooth to the touch. Inconspicuous flowers arrive in spring and transform into clusters of small red to purple berries by fall that are a magnet for backyard birds and other wildlife. Plant type canopy layer: evergreen, perennial, large shrub