Native Plants A-Z
California Wax Myrtle
Pacific Wax Myrtle
Morella californica
KEY DETAILS
Plant Type
- Shrub
Light
- Partial shade, full sun
Soil
- Tolerates a variety of soils
Size
- 6 – 33 ft Tall
- 20 ft Wide
Bloom Time
- Summer
Sun Exposures per day
Shade: Less than 3 hours of direct sun
Part shade: 3-4 hours of direct sun
Part Sun: 5–6 hours of direct sun
Full Sun: Receives 6+ hours of direct sun