Morella californica
Pacific wax myrtle, Myrica californica, California wax myrtle, California bayberry
Morella Morella
M. californica - M. californica is an upright to spreading, evergreen shrub or small tree with glossy, aromatic, sparsely toothed, oblong to narrowly lance-shaped, mid- to dark green leaves and inconspicuous red, purple, or yellow flowers in spring followed by grey or purple fruit.
Morella californica is: Evergreen
Foliage is aromatic.
Spreading, Upright
Insignificant or absent, Yellow, Red, Purple in Spring
Grey-green in All seasons
Generally pest-free.
Generally disease-free.
Can be sheared to create a more formal hedge.
Soak seed in warm water prior to sowing. Sow in a cold frame in autumn.
Layering, Seed, Semi-ripe cuttings
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Morella californica (Pacific wax myrtle) will reach a height of 10m and a spread of 10m after 10-20 years.
Planted in groups, Mediterranean, Low Maintenance, Hedging/Screens, Cottage/Informal, Containers, Coastal, City, Beds and borders, Wallside and trellises
Best grown in acid, neutral, or slightly alkaline, well-drained or moist but well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Tolerates a wide range of conditions. Drought tolerant once established but best with regular water in hot, dry conditions. Suitable for use as a hedge or coastal screen.
Clay, Loamy, Sandy
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Partial Shade, Full Sun
South, West
Exposed, Sheltered
Hardy (H4)
Morella californica
Pacific wax myrtle, Myrica californica, California wax myrtle, California bayberry
Morella Morella
M. californica - M. californica is an upright to spreading, evergreen shrub or small tree with glossy, aromatic, sparsely toothed, oblong to narrowly lance-shaped, mid- to dark green leaves and inconspicuous red, purple, or yellow flowers in spring followed by grey or purple fruit.
California, Oregon (United States), Washington (United States)
Evergreen
Foliage is aromatic.
Spreading, Upright
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Insignificant or absent, Yellow, Red, Purple in Spring
Grey-green in All seasons
Generally pest-free.
Generally disease-free.
Can be sheared to create a more formal hedge.
Soak seed in warm water prior to sowing. Sow in a cold frame in autumn.
Layering, Seed, Semi-ripe cuttings
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Morella californica (Pacific wax myrtle) will reach a height of 10m and a spread of 10m after 10-20 years.
Planted in groups, Mediterranean, Low Maintenance, Hedging/Screens, Cottage/Informal, Containers, Coastal, City, Beds and borders, Wallside and trellises
Best grown in acid, neutral, or slightly alkaline, well-drained or moist but well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Tolerates a wide range of conditions. Drought tolerant once established but best with regular water in hot, dry conditions. Suitable for use as a hedge or coastal screen.
Clay, Loamy, Sandy
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Partial Shade, Full Sun
South, West
Exposed, Sheltered
Hardy (H4)
Zone 10, Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7
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