Bayside Bonito® Southern Wax Myrtle (Myrica cerifera) | Proven Winners New Variety 2027
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Bayside Bonito wax myrtle is a remarkably tough evergreen, capable of thriving in a wide range of conditions. Its glossy, wax-coated foliage is consistently attractive and fragrant, while the spring flowers, though subtle and green, add a delicate scent. With its large, dense form, this versatile shrub works beautifully as a privacy hedge, specimen, or filler for challenging landscapes. A reliable performer, Bayside Bonito brings structure, beauty, and resilience to any space.
- 12 feet tall and 8 feet wide at maturity
- Hardy in zones 7-11, be sure to check your USDA zone to ensure success
- Plant in full to part sun (4+ hours daily)
- Space plants 8 feet apart for best results
- Produces green flowers during spring
- Maintains green foliage year-round
- Blooms on old wood
- Great for borders, foundation plantings, hedges, mass plantings, focal points, screening
- Attracts butterflies and resists deer
- Native to North America, salt tolerant, drought tolerant, heat tolerant, foliage interest, fall interest, winter interest, clay tolerant
- Shrubs shipped Nov-Apr will arrive dormant; shrubs shipped Apr-Oct will arrive green or in bloom
Care: Fertilize with Proven Winners Continuous Release Plant Food in spring. If you wish, you may prune to shape in late winter/early spring.
Shipping Info:
- Enjoy free shipping on orders over $175
- Size at shipping varies by season, plant, and trimming schedules
- Quart shrubs are 5-8 in tall and 6 months to 1 year old at shipment
- 1 Gallon shrubs are 6-24 in tall and about 1 year old at shipment