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Growing Info

Scarification: remove all wax from seed, wash in warm detergent water to completely get the wax off, rinse 3 times

Stratification: cold stratify for 90 days

Germination: sow seed 1/4" deep, tamp the soil, mulch the seed bed

Other: can be fall sown without stratification.

Native to: British Columbia, California, Oregon, Washington

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Myrica californicaMyrica californica

California Bayberry, Pacific Wax Myrtle

In Stock: 0.46 lb (Total:0.46lb)

Myrica californica

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Germination:

63%

Germination test:

Cut (Full Seed)

Purity:

97%

Seeds per lb:

19,497

Quantity:

0.46 lb

Collected in:

Washington

Crop year:

2023

Min. hardiness zone:

Item ID:

1834129

Characteristics

Growing Info

Scarification: remove all wax from seed, wash in warm detergent water to completely get the wax off, rinse 3 times

Stratification: cold stratify for 90 days

Germination: sow seed 1/4" deep, tamp the soil, mulch the seed bed

Other: can be fall sown without stratification.

Native to: British Columbia, California, Oregon, Washington

Native

Introduced

Experience the versatile charm of (Morella) Myrica californica, commonly known as California Bayberry or Pacific Wax Myrtle, an exceptional choice for garden enthusiasts seeking both beauty and resilience. Standing as a broadleaf evergreen shrub native to the Pacific Coast, this remarkable plant boasts an attractive, upright growth habit, reaching heights of 10-12 feet or even more. Its glossy, lanceolate leaves remain vibrant year-round, offering a lush green backdrop that enhances any landscape.

Flower clusters appear in spring, with subtle yellow hues transforming under sunlit conditions into a more striking reddish tint. By fall, this shrub bears distinctive dark purple-black fruits coated in a waxy sheen, a delightful sight for both humans and local birdlife.

California Bayberry thrives in coastal and inland gardens, showcasing remarkable adaptability to varied soil conditions, sun, or partial shade. Its nitrogen-fixing root nodules enable robust growth even in less fertile soils. This plant is a hardy addition to USDA Zone 7 landscapes, excelling as a windbreak, privacy screen, or formal hedge.

Embrace this fast-growing, low-water native species, perfect for transforming windy coastal settings or as a lush foundation against other shrub borders. Its fragrant leaves, similar to bay leaves, provide culinary interest, while this easy-care shrub aids in creating sustainable, bird-friendly gardens.