Pacific Wax Myrtle | Myrica californica
Pacific wax myrtle is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with long narrow leaves. It blooms small inconspicuous yellow-green flowers in early spring and produces dark purple- black spherical berries in the fall that attract a variety of birds.
Plant Details
| Habitat Notes | Typically grows on coastal dunes, moist slopes, streambanks, and canyons |
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| Mature Height | 10-30' |
| Shade Preference | full sun, part shade |
| Soil Tolerance | moist to wet well-drained soil |
| Special Uses | Serves as a great windbreak and attracts birds |
