Myricaceae - Botanical Family

Number of plants found: 3    
Myrica cerifera (Southern Wax myrtle) green leaves and small dark red fruit branch close up
Myrica cerifera (Southern Wax myrtle) with narrow green leaves and clusters of small red fruit.

Botanical name: Myrica cerifera

Common names: Southern Wax myrtle, Southern bayberry, candleberry, bayberry tree, and tallow shrub

Family: Myricaceae

Origin: Caribbean

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 7-10?

USDA Plant Hardiness MapPlant used for bonsaiLarge shrub 5-10 ft tallSmall tree 10-20 ftFull sunWatering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryEthnomedical plant. Plants marked as ethnomedical and/or described as medicinal, are not offered as medicine but rather as ornamentals or plant collectibles. Ethnomedical statements / products have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. We urge all customers to consult a physician before using any supplements, herbals or medicines advertised here or elsewhere.

This plant's roots possess root nodules, which harbor a symbiotic species of actinomycotal bacteria, which fixes nitrogen at a faster rate than do the legumes.



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Myrica pensylvanica (Northern Bayberry) green leaves and small round fruit on plant stems closeup
Myrica pensylvanica (Northern Bayberry) with green oval foliage and small round fruit clusters on branches

Botanical name: Myrica pensylvanica

Common name: Northern Bayberry

Family: Myricaceae

Origin: North America

USDA Zone: 3-7?

USDA Plant Hardiness MapLarge shrub 5-10 ft tallSemi-shadeFull sunWatering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryDeciduous plantSubtropical plant. Mature plant cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short time

This is an semievergreen to deciduous shrub. Glossy green leaves with blue-grey berries in fall that are used in candles and potpourri. Makes a nice natural looking hedge.




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Myrica quercifolia (Oak-leaved Myrica) green leaves close up with lobed edges on small plant
Myrica quercifolia (Oak-leaved Myrica) leaves with distinct lobed edges and soft green color tones visible

Botanical name: Myrica quercifolia

Common names: Oak-leaved Myrica, Waxberry Bush

Family: Myricaceae

Origin: South Africa

USDA Zone: 9-10?

USDA Plant Hardiness MapPlant used for bonsaiLarge shrub 5-10 ft tallSmall plant 2-5 ftFull sunWatering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryOrnamental foliage

Grows on sandflats and slopes.




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