Product Details
Growing Zones: 7-11 outdoors
(hardy down to 10℉)
7-11 outdoors
- Mature Height:
- 15 ft.
- Mature Width:
- 15 ft.
- Sunlight:
- Full-Partial
- Growth Rate:
- Moderate
- Botanical Name:
- Myrica cerifera
- Does Not Ship To:
- AZ
Product Description
Versatile Shrub or Ornamental Tree
Why Wax Myrtle Trees?
If a partition or screen is your objective, then the Wax Myrtle performs flawlessly. Its dense foliage and quick-growing nature lends itself to being an excellent choice for shrubs. Plant them in a row to define your property line, or to accent your front patio.
And the Way Myrtle's foliage and berries are pleasingly fragrant, making it a great addition to your outdoor living space. The fruit matures in the fall and remains throughout winter, attracting a multitude of birds. Plus, Myrtle is 'green' in more ways than one, as it returns nitrogen to the soil and organically repels insects.
Why Fast-Growing-Trees.com is Better
For starters, the easy-to-grow Wax Myrtle is deer resistant, heat and drought tolerant. Known for its adaptable nature, the Wax Myrtle will put up with moist or dry soil and even grows well in infertile soils. These plants are so trouble-free they practically take care of themselves.
But the best part is its strong history. You get rich foliage, tiny yellow-green flowers that are daintily aromatic in the spring and carefree benefits because we've nurtured our Wax Myrtles for a head start. When your Wax Myrtle arrives to your door, it's ready to grow effortlessly.
Our Wax Myrtles are grown with expert, loving care and are healthy and ready for quick shipment. Get your own Wax Myrtle today!
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United StatesWonderful trees
United StatesI order all the time and have never been disappointed! Can’t wait to see my wax myrtle grow! The only sad part was during transport half the plant lost its branches. Never had that happen before but I have hopes it will grow back .
United StatesThey all caught within a week of being planted. I can't wait for them to grow so I can prune little by little to get them into a bush pattern. They are going to be beautiful!!!
United StatesTree shipped in reasonable time, arrived alive and healthy, and accompanied by a lucid set of planting instructions.
United StatesQuick delivery and superior packaging! The wax myrtles I ordered arrived lush and beautiful. Ordered one week, delivered and planted early the next week. They’ve been in the ground for 2 weeks—-no shock at all, only beautiful green growth. I cannot wait until they fill in their spaces. Gorgeous shrubs/trees!
Planting & Care
1. Planting: Wax Myrtles prefer well draining, slightly acidic soils, but will adapt to just about any soil type. If you’re located near a beach, this makes for a great tree as it is tolerant to sea spray. Select a location where where it will receive full to partial sunlight (4 to 8 hours of sunlight per day) and where the roots will not be disturbed.
When you're ready to plant, dig a hole twice as wide and just as deep as the root system. Tamp the soil down as you back fill the hole to cut back on any air pockets from forming. After planting, be sure to give your Wax Myrtle tree a deep watering for about 5 minutes. Mulching around the tree will help insulate the roots and keep your plant warm in the colder winter months as well.
2. Watering: Wax Myrtles do best when watered around the drip line every 10 to 14 days. As a rule of thumb, if the soil is moist 2 to 3 inches down, avoid watering your tree until it’s dry.
3. Fertilizing: Wax Myrtles generally do not require very much fertilizing. If you do fertilize, avoid anything with an excessive amount of nitrogen.
4. Pruning: When growing your Wax Myrtle as a hedge, minimal pruning is required to maintain a desired shape. Be sure to do any pruning in early spring before new growth starts. When the shrub is young, it can be trained into a tree form by choosing the largest and strongest stem (or stems if you’d prefer a multi-trunk tree) and pruning all other stems to ground level.
Shipping Details
Estimated Shipping Time: Most orders ship immediately, however we are currently experiencing delays and could take up to 11-14 days from date of purchase. As noted on the website, some items are seasonal, and may only ship in spring or fall. Once your order is shipped, you'll receive an email with a tracking number.
| Amount of Order | Shipping Charge |
|---|---|
| Less than $15 | $11.95 |
| $15.00-$23.99 | $13.95 |
| $24.00-$39.99 | $16.95 |
| $40.00-$79.99 | $19.95 |
| $80.00-$98.99 | $24.95 |
| $99.00-$118.99 | $29.95 |
| $119.00-$148.99 | $39.95 |
| $149 + | FREE SHIPPING! |