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Myrica cerifera 'Don's Dwarf'

Also Known As

  • Don's Dwarf Wax Myrtle

Plant type

shrub

size

  • H: 4'-6'
  • W: 4'-6'

planting zones

  • 7a-10b

Myrica cerifera 'Don's Dwarf' plant details

Myrica cerifera 'Don's Dwarf' is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In spring green flowers emerge followed by blue fruit. Attracts bees, beneficial insects, birds and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - dappled shade and even moisture - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in acidic, alkaline, average, gritty, lean, rich, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something for erosion control, heat tolerant, humidity tolerant, pollution tolerant, seaside / salt tolerant and wind tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Myrica cerifera 'Don's Dwarf'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: myrtaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 4 FT - 6 FT - wide, 4 FT - 6 FT - tall
Flowers: green blooms in spring
Uses: dwarf, fragrant foliage, hedge, nitrogen fixing, patio, rain garden, screen

GROWING CONDITIONS for Myrica cerifera 'Don's Dwarf'

USDA Zones: 7a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - low
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, erosion, heat, humidity, pollution, seaside / salt and wind
Soil needs: acidic, alkaline, average, gritty, lean, rich, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

To only 4-6' (rather than 35'!), this dense dwarf-form has similar (though smaller) evergreen foliage that is more resistant to leaf spot; a GREAT hedge and tolerant of salt and sand! S/M (not dry)

Gardening facts about Myrica cerifera 'Don's Dwarf' plant

How to Grow Myrica cerifera 'Don's Dwarf'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - dappled shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

    • acidic
    • alkaline
    • adaptable
    • average
    • lean
    • well-drained
    • rich
    • rocky
    • gritty
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant
    • humidity tolerant
    • pollution tolerant
    • seaside / salt tolerant
    • erosion control
    • wind tolerant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • green
  • Wildlife

    • beneficial insects
    • birds
    • bees
    • butterflies
    • deer resistant
    • rabbit resistant
  • Fruit

    • blue
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen

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Plant Type

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Zones

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Size

Height: 15'-25'

Width: 7'-8'

  • sun - mostly shade
  • even moisture - drought tolerant
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Plant Type

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Zones

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Size

Height: 5'-10'

Width: 5'-10'

  • sun - mostly shade
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Shrub

Zones

4a-8b

Size

Height: 3'-6'

Width: 3'-8'

  • sun - mostly shade
  • even moisture - regular
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Plant Type

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Zones

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Size

Height: 12'-35'

Width: 8'-20'

  • sun - mostly shade
  • even moisture - regular
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Plant Type

Shrub

Zones

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Size

Height: 4'-6'

Width: 4'-6'

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