Southern Wax Myrtle
Myrica cerifera (also known as Morella cerifera)
Southern Wax Myrtle is a fast-growing, semi-evergreen shrub or small tree native to the southeastern U.S., prized for its aromatic, olive-green foliage and adaptability to tough conditions. It’s ideal for natural screens, wildlife habitats, and coastal or wetland plantings.
3 Gallon: 2-2.5ft tall
7 Gallon: 3-4ft tall
15 Gallon: 5-6ft tall x 5ft wide
Ball & Burlap: 6-7ft tall
USDA Hardiness Zones: 7–11
Sun Requirements: Full sun to part shade
Water Requirements: Low to moderate; tolerates both wet and dry soils
Growth Rate: Fast
Mature Size: 10–20 feet tall, 8–12 feet wide
Soil Preference: Well-drained to wet soils; tolerates poor, sandy, or clay soil
Landscape Use: Privacy screens, windbreaks, native gardens, erosion control, coastal landscapes
Maintenance: Low maintenance; prune in late winter to shape or manage size
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We hand delivery locally every week to the Raleigh-Durham, NC area. All orders outside of this area are shipped via USPS, UPS, or FedEx.
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Welcome to Top Choice Plants
Top Choice Plants was created to make buying plants easier, more affordable, and more reliable. We saw how time-consuming and expensive it can be to shop at traditional nurseries, especially when transporting larger plants. So we built a better way.
We specialize in shipping healthy, 3-gallon plants directly to your door at a flat, affordable rate. By focusing on plants that ship well and perform well in home landscapes, we remove the guesswork and make ordering online simple. Our plants are sourced from trusted growers, carefully packed, and shipped with care so they arrive ready to plant.
At Top Choice Plants, our goal is straightforward: quality plants, fair prices, and an easier way to grow your landscape.
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