Myrica californica
Pacific Wax Myrtle
Description
This large shrub/tree can reach 30' tall and has glossy, dark green leaves with purple nutlets that attract birds. It is used very effectively as a screen.
Plant Type
Shrub
Height Range
25-40'
Flower Color
n/a
Flower Season
Spring
Leaf Color
Light Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
Purple
Fruit Season
Fall
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Low
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Well-drained, Dry
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Formal, Seascape
Accenting Features
Standard, Unusual Foliage
Seasonal Interest
Fall
Location Uses
Foundation, Park
Special Uses
Hedge, Screen
Attracts Wildlife
Birds
Replace turf with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs. If you have areas where no one uses the grass, patches that do not grow well, or a turf area too small to water without runoff, consider replacing the turf with water-efficient landscaping.