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| Identification |
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Genus
Myrica
Species
cerifera
Variety
Cultivar
Common names
southern bayberry
candleberry
waxberry
wax myrtle
Family
MYRICACEAE
Specimen number
S11479
Data source
HtZn p144;MedPl p236;Frgnt p126
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| Life cycle |
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Life form
Terrestrial
Life cycle
Woody perennial
Life span
5 - 20 years
Annual cycle
Evergreen
Stature
Shrub
Growth form
Various
Growth habit
Not applicable
Overall height
5' - 20'
Overall spread
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| Climate |
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Sunshine
Full sun to partial shade
Water
Well drained
Optimal soil texture
Various
Acceptable soil pH
Neutral
USDA hardiness
USDA zones 02a-09b
AHS heat zones
Heat zones 08-01
Sunset climate zones
Not classified
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| Garden |
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Suitable for gardens
yes
Nursery
Unknown
Compost
no
Size at acquisition
Unknown
Garden location
Unknown
Garden notes
Myrica cerifera has a colorful display of berries in the fall and early winter. The leaves of Southern bayberry (also known as candleberry, waxberry or wax myrtle) have a mild spicy aroma. This plant can survive the coldest of winter climates with annual temperatures as low as -50� Fahrenheit. This species needs summer days with high heat. This plant does best in full sun to partial shade. It needs soil that is well drained.
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| Special qualities |
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Tolerates drought
no
Tolerates high humidity
no
Tolerates seaside conditions
no
Insect resistant
no
Disease resistant
no
Deer resistant
no
Best uses
Symbiosis
Attracts butterflies
no
Attracts hummingbirds
no
Autumn foliage
no
Colorful berries
yes
Desirable qualities
Other interest
small gray-white berries in autumn and w
Other interest color
Other interest period
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| Adverse factors |
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Common pests
Poisonous parts
Poisonous indications
Internal poison
no
Dermatologic poison
no
Livestock poison
no
Mechanical injury
no
Hay fever pollen
Hay fever season
Adverse qualities
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| Herbal medicine |
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Medicinal properties
antibacterial
diaphoretic
irritable bowel relief
Medicinal parts
Root bark
Has medicinal uses
yes
Do not self-administer
no
Do no use if pregnant
yes
Legally restricted
no
Toxicity precautions
Medicinal notes
Myrica cerifera is considered by some to be an herbal remedy. It's used as an antibacterial, a diaphoretic or an irritable bowel relief. Southern bayberry (sometimes called candleberry, waxberry or wax myrtle) is not to be taken by pregnant women. Only the root bark is used in herbal preparations.
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| Traditional uses |
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Parts used
Traditional uses
Contemporary uses
Fragrance
aromatic leaves. delicious spicy fragrance
Fragrance parts
Leaves
Fragrance intensity
Mild
Fragrance category
Spicy
Dye parts
Dye color
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| Cultivation |
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Propagule
Various
Pollination method
Planting style
Crop spacing
Row spacing
Cold frame
Planting period
Harvesting period
Frost tolerance
Heat requirement
Fertilizer
Typical
Time to harvest
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| Nutrition |
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Is edible
no
Culinary uses
Nutritional value
Edible parts
Description of edible parts
Flavor / texture
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| Horticulture |
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Horticulture notes
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| Herbarium |
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Tag needs printing
no
Collection notes
Myrica cerifera is a woody perennial. Southern bayberry (locally known in some parts as candleberry, waxberry or wax myrtle) is evergreen. Leaves: This plant has leathery leaves.
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