Wax Myrtle (Cerifera)

The Wax Myrtle (Cerifera) is generally described as a perennial tree or subshrub or shrub. This is native to the U.S. (United States) has its most active growth period in the spring and summer . The greatest bloom is usually observed in the spring, with fruit and seed production starting in the summer and continuing until fall. Leaves are retained year to year. The Wax Myrtle (Cerifera) has a long life span relative to most other plant species and a moderate growth rate. At maturity, the typical Wax Myrtle (Cerifera) will reach up to 10 feet high, with a maximum height at 20 years of 10 feet.

The Wax Myrtle (Cerifera) is easily found in nurseries, garden stores and other plant dealers and distributors. It can be propagated by bare root, container, seed. It has a moderate ability to spread through seed production and the seedlings have medium vigor. Note that cold stratification is not required for seed germination and the plant cannot survive exposure to temperatures below -3°F. has medium tolerance to drought and restricted water conditions.