Plant Min Zone: 5b
Plant Max Zone: 9a
Sunlight: All Day Full Sun, Full Sun, Part Sun
Water / Rainfall: Low, Average
Soil Quality: Poor, Average
Bloom Season: Summer
Flower Color: Cream
Berry / Fruit Color: Silver-Grey
Spring Foliage Color: Green
Summer Foliage Color: Dark Green
Fall Foliage Color: Yellowish Green
Evergreen Foliage: Yes
Winter Interest: Yes
Scented Flowers: Yes
Drought Tolerance: Medium, High
Wet-Feet Tolerance: Medium, High
Humidity Tolerance: Medium, High
Wind Tolerance: Medium, High
Poor Soil Tolerance: Rocky Soils, Sandy Soils, Clay Soils, Acidic Soil (low PH)
Height: 3' - 4'
Width: 3' - 4'
Growth Rate: Medium
Service Life: Extremely long: over 20 years
Maintenance Need: Low
Spreading Potential: Low
Yearly Trimming Tips: Trim Evergreen Shrub Yearly in Spring or Summer to Desired Size: Not Grown for Flowers or Fruit.
Plant Grouping Size: Specimen Planting of 1-3, Small Grouping of 3-5
Best Side of House: South Exposure, West Exposure, East Exposure
Extreme Planting Locations: Tolerates Extreme Heat, Base of Retaining Wall Locations
Ornamental Features: Long Lasting Fall Color, Bright Winter Color, Exceptional / Colorful Foliage
Special Landscape Uses: None
Possible Pest Problems: None
Plant Limitations: Needs Thick Winter Mulch
***Shrub descriptions available with future update!***Morella cerifera, also known as Hardy Southern Wax Myrtle is a new evergreen addition to our Lawrence, KS zone 6 display garden. Very salt tolerant for areas near roads where salting is frequent in winter. ***Description for this plant available with future update!***