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Morella Species, California Wax Myrtle, Pacific Waxmyrtle

Morellacalifornica

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Genus
Morella (mor-EL-a)
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Species
californica (kal-ih-FOR-nik-uh)
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Synonym
Myrica californica
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Shiny/Glossy
Height
10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)
12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)
Spacing
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Inconspicuous/none
Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Spring
Other Details
Category
Shrubs
Trees
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color

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Bloom Characteristics

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Soil pH requirements
5.1 to 5.5 (strongly acidic)
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
Patent Information

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Propagation Methods
From softwood cuttings
From semi-hardwood cuttings
Seed Collecting

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Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

HOOPA, California

Saint Augustine, Florida

Portland, Oregon

Salem, Oregon

South Beach, Oregon

Sumter, South Carolina

Austin, Texas

Dallas, Texas

Spring, Texas

Lake Forest Park, Washington

Langley, Washington

White Center, Washington

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