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Morella cerifera var. pumila

Also Known As

  • Myrica pusilla
  • Dwarf Wax Myrtle

Plant type

shrub

size

  • H: 4'-6'
  • W: 4'-6'

planting zones

  • 6a-10b

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Morella cerifera var. pumila plant details

Morella cerifera var. pumila is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In summer flowers emerge followed by blue fruit. Grows well with sun - shade and regular water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Morella cerifera var. pumila

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: myrtaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 4 FT - 6 FT - wide, 4 FT - 6 FT - tall

GROWING CONDITIONS for Morella cerifera var. pumila

USDA Zones: 6a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - shade
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: average

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This wonderful dwarf of the 15-20' S. Wax-Myrtle, only 2-3' tall but with the same narrow, delightfully aromatic EG leaves and tiny black waxy-white-covered fruits, forms clumps from slowly-spreading underground rootstock. S/M-D/GDr

Gardening facts about Morella cerifera var. pumila plant

How to Grow Morella cerifera var. pumila

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • adaptable
    • average

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
  • Fruit

    • blue
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen

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