{"product_id":"southern-wax-myrtle","title":"Southern Wax Myrtle – Evergreen Native Privacy Shrub","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSouthern Wax Myrtle – The Ultimate Native Evergreen Privacy Screen\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSouthern Wax Myrtle\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem\u003eMorella cerifera\u003c\/em\u003e) is one of the South’s most versatile and beloved native plants — and for good reason. Its dense, aromatic evergreen foliage provides year-round privacy and structure, while its waxy blue-gray berries feed songbirds throughout fall and winter. Fast-growing, drought-tolerant, and virtually pest-free, it’s the hardest-working plant in the landscape with almost no effort required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Gardeners Love Southern Wax Myrtle\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOutstanding Privacy Screen:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dense, upright growth reaches 15–20 ft — a natural, stylish alternative to fencing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYear-Round Evergreen Foliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aromatic, olive-green leaves keep your landscape lush and green through every season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBird Magnet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Waxy blue-gray berries in fall and winter attract bluebirds, warblers, and dozens of other songbird species.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrought-Tolerant \u0026amp; Pest-Resistant:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thrives with minimal care once established — even in poor or sandy soils.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNative \u0026amp; Eco-Friendly:\u003c\/strong\u003e A keystone native species that supports local wildlife and pollinators.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePlanting Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness Zone:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7–11\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to partial shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15–20 ft tall, 10–15 ft wide (can be pruned to any size)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fast — establishes quickly for privacy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adaptable to most soils including sandy, clay, and wet conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePruning:\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune in late winter to maintain desired height and shape\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAlso Consider\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuilding a privacy screen or natural border? Pair Southern Wax Myrtle with our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/black-bamboo\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlack Bamboo\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e — its dramatic ebony canes and dense upright growth create a stunning layered privacy planting alongside Wax Myrtle’s lush evergreen foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Live Good Logistics","offers":[{"title":"1-2 ft.","offer_id":51924491370776,"sku":"EVE-MYR-WAX-12-3G","price":99.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"3 Gallon","offer_id":51924491403544,"sku":"EVE-MYR-WAX-NA-3G","price":79.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1110\/4944\/files\/Wax-Myrtle-AD-1.jpg?v=1775558113","url":"https:\/\/www.hendersongardensupply.com\/products\/southern-wax-myrtle","provider":"Henderson Garden Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}