Morella cerifera (Wax Myrtle) Size:5 gal In the fall it dazzles

In the fall it dazzles with spikes of purple flowers

Texas native Yes Water use High Sun exposure Sun to part shade Bloom time Spring Mature height 60-80 ft Mature width 50-90 ft Attracts Butterflies

remove excess soil to uncover root collar

Its berries are pretty and appreciated by birds

Morella cerifera (Wax Myrtle) Size:5 gal In the fall it dazzlesAlso known as Southern Wax Myrtle, Southern Bayberry. Wax Myrtle is a multi trunked, evergreen shrub that can reach 20 ft. in height. The foliage is aromatic. Pale blue berries occur on female plants. Wax Myrtles tend to sucker, sometimes forming colonies in optimum growing conditions. Wax Myrtle prefers moist, acid soils but is adaptable to other conditions, including wet sites with poor drainage. Once established it is reasonably drought tolerant