Native Plants A-Z
California Wax Myrtle
Pacific Wax Myrtle
Morella californica
KEY DETAILS
Plant Type
- Evergreen shrub or small tree, nitrogen-fixing
Light
- Part shade, tolerates full sun
Soil
- Tolerates a variety of soils
Size
- 6 to 30 ft tall, 10 to 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