Botanical Name: Myrica californica
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Common Name: Pacific Wax Myrtle  
Plant photo of: Myrica californica
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California Native Plant

  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

Plant Type

Shrub

 

Height Range

25-40'

 

Flower Color

n/a

 

Flower Season

Spring

 

Leaf Color

Light Green

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

Purple

 

Fruit Season

Fall

Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor
Photographer: Las Pilitas Nursery

  • Description

  • Notes

This large shrub/tree can reach 30' tall and has glossy, dark green leaves with purple nutlets that attract birds. It is used very effectively as a screen.