How to Plant a Wax Myrtle
Wax myrtle is an evergreen shrub capable of reaching heights of 40 feet when full grown. It has thin, grayish green bark and grows well in a variety of habitats. The large leaves are fragrant when crushed or torn. The wax myrtle produces clusters of waxy, blue-white fruits beginning in the fall and continuing through summer. Wax myrtles are found growing from New Jersey down to Florida and is a popular landscaping tree. Does this Spark an idea?
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Instructions
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Remove weeds and grass from a planting location that receives full sun for the majority of the day and has soil that is slightly acidic. Soil will also need to be loose and drain easily.
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Dig a hole that is large enough to contain the roots of the shrub and leave several inches of space on all sides to allow for spreading. Set the plant in the hole and recover with soil, being careful not to bury any of the trunk.
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Water the soil around the shrub deeply so it is damp at least 6 inches down. Continue keeping the soil damp with regular watering until the plant is well established.
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Tips & Warnings
The fruit that the wax myrtle produces is high in both fat and fiber and is an important source of food for many birds and small animals during the winter months.
Wax myrtle leaves have a large amount of oil in small glands and will catch on fire and create a large blaze if exposed to flame.
