This plant is also known by the Latin name Myrica cerifera, and common names Wax Myrtle, Candleberry, and Tallow Shrub. It is a wispy, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 20 feet in height but usually stays within 6 to 12 feet. It produces olive-green foliage with a spicy aroma, and pale blue berries on female plants in the winter. This plant grows in full sun to partial shade, and in moist to wet soils. It needs to be kept moist constantly until it becomes established, after which it can tolerate both drought and flooding.
These Audubon locations near you offer native plant services
In some parts of the country you may not have a "local" Audubon that is able to provide help with native plants for birds, but we will still show you the closest Audubon that can help.
P.O. Box 6185, Hilton Head, SC 29926
HHIAudubon@hiltonheadaudubon.org Visit site125 WAPPOO CREEK DRIVE, Building G, Suite 214, CHARLESTON, SC 29412
asc@audubon.orgFind local nurseries and garden centers near you. It's a good idea to call ahead to verify native plant availability and learn what services they offer.
48 Sherman Drive, Beaufort, SC 29907
(843) 525-9454
3095 Canal Bridge Road, Johns Island, SC 29455
(843) 559-3151
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Doing a little prep and research before you go to the nursery will save headaches and ensure you build the best habitat possible.
Bird-friendly landscaping provides food, saves water, and fights climate change.
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