How Far Apart Can You Plant Wax Myrtle?
Wax myrtle and bayberry are common names for the evergreen plant genus Myrica. Colonists used the waxy coating to make bayberry candles, sealing wax and soap. Today it's grown in the landscape as a privacy screen in the form of a hedge or tree. Does this Spark an idea?
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Wax Myrtle
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Wax myrtle, a native of America, grows from 6 feet to 30 feet tall. This fast-growing plant can live in full sun or partial shade. It thrives in humus-rich, acidic soil but tolerates poor soils, drought, wet soils and coastal conditions.
Planting Distance
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Wax myrtle can grow as much as 3 to 5 feet a year. When a quick privacy screen is wanted, wax myrtle does the job. A good formula for planting distance is to plant the specimens the same distance apart as they are tall. For example, if the plants are expected to grow to a height of 12 feet, plant them 12 feet apart.
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Common Problems
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Although wax myrtle is mostly trouble free, one common problem does exist. In areas that receive snow, wax myrtle may split under the weight of ice. If this occurs, prune the damaged wood and put the plant on a watering and fertilization program. If the damage is too extensive, replace the plant.
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