- Price per 1 packet

1 / 6

2 / 6

Nonbinary-Naturalist

3 / 6

Nonbinary-Naturalist

4 / 6

Ingolf Askevold

5 / 6

6 / 6

❮ ❯

Myrica cerifera dried berriesMyrica cerifera

dried berries

Southern Wax Myrtle

In Stock: 2.29 lb (Total:3.727lb)

Myrica cerifera dried berries

Quantity

Calculate

All items have bulk rates priced in

Buying options

2.29 lb

1.44 lb

Details

Germination:

62%

Germination test:

Cut (Full Seed)

Purity:

99%

Seeds per lb:

50,985

Quantity:

2.29 lb

Collected in:

Virginia

Crop year:

2024

Min. hardiness zone:

7

Item ID:

1834559

Characteristics

Growing Info

Scarification: Soak in water, let stand in water for 24 hours|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

Discover the Southern Wax Myrtle, a member of the bayberry family. An evergreen shrub native to regions extending from New Jersey to Central America and the Caribbean, this versatile shrub or tree can grow anywhere between 20 to 25 feet tall. Perfectly suited to USDA Zones 7 through 10, it thrives in a variety of soils and conditions, from full sun to dappled shade. Despite its preference for constant moisture during the initial growing stage, it evolves into an extremely resilient plant—capable of standing tall in sterile soil and high winds, withstanding saline conditions, and thriving in both wet swampy areas and dry uplands. It’s also a wonderful addition to various garden types including herb, children’s, butterfly, or pollinator gardens. However, they're considered fire hazards owing to the flammable aromatic compounds found in their leaves, stems and branches, and shouldn't be planted too close to houses. Southern Wax Myrtle is not only a hardy shrub, but it’s also a marvel to behold, with light olive-green foliage, greyish white bark and clusters of tiny blue-gray fruits on the female plants. It also holds an aromatic scent and allures an array of birds. Besides its aesthetic and environmental benefits, it's been used for its medicinal properties and for making fragrant candles and aromatic soaps. Embellish your surroundings with the multifaceted Southern Wax Myrtle.

You might also like

Malus baccata

Siberian Crab Apple

Myrica pensylvanica clean seed

Out of Stock

Myrica pensylvanica clean seed

Bayberry, Northern Bayberry

Oxydendrum arboreum

Lily Of The Valley Tree, Sorrel Tree, Sourwood

Pinus echinata Improved