Myricaceae - Botanical Family

Number of plants found: 3    
Myrica cerifera, Southern Wax myrtle, Southern bayberry, candleberry, bayberry tree, and tallow shrub

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 sunModerate waterEthnomedical 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

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 sunModerate waterDeciduous plantSubtropical or temperate zone 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.


Myrica pensylvanica, Northern Bayberry
Myrica pensylvanica, Northern Bayberry
Myrica pensylvanica, Northern Bayberry


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Myrica quercifolia, Oak-leaved Myrica, Waxberry Bush

Botanical name: Myrica quercifolia

Common names: Oak-leaved Myrica, Waxberry Bush

Family: Myricaceae

Origin: South Africa

USDA Plant Hardiness MapPlant used for bonsaiLarge shrub 5-10 ft tallSmall plant 2-5 ftFull sunModerate waterOrnamental foliage

Grows on sandflats and slopes.


Myrica quercifolia, Oak-leaved Myrica, Waxberry Bush
Myrica quercifolia, Oak-leaved Myrica, Waxberry Bush
Myrica quercifolia, Oak-leaved Myrica, Waxberry Bush


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