2. BOTANICAL NAME  M YRICA CERIFERA

3. PRONUNCIATION  mi - RY - ka ser - IF - er - a

4. COMMON NAME  Wax Myrtle

6. FAMILY  Myricaceae

7. Life Cycle  Evergreen perennial

9. Growth Habit  Shrub  Height 6’ - 12’  Width 6’ - 12’  Upright/spreading

10. ARRANGEMENT  Alternate

11. LEAF  Lanceolate  Length 3”  Width 1/2”

12. MARGIN  Serrated

13. VEINS  Pinnate

14. COMPOSITION  Simple

16. TEXTURE  Fine

17. FLOWER  Not showy

19. FRUIT  Winter  Female plant only  Bluish-gray berry 1/8”

20. EXPOSURE  Sun  Part shade  Shade

21. GROWTH  Rapid

22. USE  Hedge  Border

23. DESCRIPTION  Foliage has a distinct aroma

24. CULTURAL PRACTICES  Propagate by stem cuttings

25. PROBLEMS

26. ZONES  7 - 10

27. NATIVE OF:  Southeastern USA