Bayside Bonito™ Southern Wax Myrtle Myrica cerifera
- Part Shade
- Sun
- Spring
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Details
144 - 144 Inches96 - 96 Inches96 - 96 Inches3.7m2.4m2.4mFeatures
Bayside Bonito wax myrtle is a hardy, fragrant evergreen perfect for tough spots. As a native from New Jersey through Mexico and into Central America, it tolerates diverse climates. Its waxy, evergreen foliage emits a spicy fragrance when rubbed, but more importantly it's resilient and remains handsome year round. Given its dense growth and large size, it makes an excellent privacy hedge or specimen plant.
Top reasons to grow Bayside Bonito™ southern wax myrtle:
- Lush evergreen foliage
- Large, useful mature size
- Tough landscape performance
Fragrant FoliageFoliage InterestWinter InterestHeat TolerantDrought TolerantSalt TolerantAttracts:BeesButterfliesResists:DeerRabbitsNative to North AmericaCharacteristics
Plant Type:ShrubShrub Type:EvergreenHeight Category:TallGarden Height:144 Inches 3.7mSpacing:96 Inches 2.4mSpread:96 Inches 2.4mFlower Colors:GreenFlower Shade:Green that blends in with foliageFoliage Colors:GreenFoliage Shade:GreenHabit:UprightContainer Role:ThrillerPlant Needs
Light Requirement:Part ShadeLight Requirement:SunThe optimum amount of sun or shade each plant needs to thrive: Full Sun (6+ hours), Part Sun (4-6 hours), Full Shade (up to 4 hours).
Maintenance Category:ModerateBlooms On:Old WoodBloom Time:SummerHardiness Zones:7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b, 10a, 10b, 11a, 11bWater Category:LowNeeds Good DrainageSoil Fertility Requirement:Average SoilSoil Fertility Requirement:Poor SoilUses:Border PlantUses:ContainerUses:Good for ScreeningUses:LandscapeUses:Mass PlantingUses:Specimen or Focal PointUses Notes:Its large size is best used as a privacy hedge, in a mixed border, or as a screen.
Maintenance Notes:Needs little to no pruning. May be pruned in late winter or early spring.
Bayside Bonito™ Myrica cerifera 'JBG 1000' USPP 36,234
