Morella californica - Pacific Wax Myrtle, California Wax Myrtle (Plant) asclepias n & c Sierra Nevada

n & c Sierra Nevada Foothills

Kat Anderson presents a wealth of information on native land management practices gleaned in part from interviews and correspondence with Native Americans who recall what their grandparents told them about how and when areas were burned

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An uncommon and beautiful shrub for dry gardens

May Evergreen/Deciduous Evergreen Height by Width 12ft

Morella californica - Pacific Wax Myrtle, California Wax Myrtle (Plant) asclepias n & c Sierra NevadaRecommended as a fast growing hedge or small tree. Leaves are fragrant. Roots are nitrogen fixing. Does best on coast in part sun. Inland give extra water and more shade. Plant Characteristics Family Name Myricaceae Species Name Morella californica Common Name Pacific Wax Myrtle, California Wax Myrtle Plant Type Shrub Sun Exposure Coast Part Sun, Inland Part Sun, Water Requirement Moderate Soil Type Any Flower Color Yellow, Gold Flowering Months