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Pacific Wax Myrtle
Morella californica
In the United States:
Native
· also called California wax myrtle, California bayberry
Evergreen shrub or small tree with inconspicuous catkins that provide minor pollen resources for honeybees in spring. Nitrogen-fixing root nodules support growth in poor or sandy coastal soils. Tolerates pruning for use as a hedge or screen and is generally deer resistant.
| Nectar | low |
|---|---|
| Pollen | low |
| Bloom (US) | April–June |
| Type | Perennial |
| Sun | partial |
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