Two of my favorite native shrubs are growing next to each ... These two posing for photos for me last month, wax myrtle and silktassel, are not members of the heath family.

One of our most common and valuable native shrubs is the wax myrtle (Morella cerifera, formerly Myrica cerifera), which is sometimes called southern bayberry. This multi-trunked evergreen grows ...

One of my all-time favorite native plants — wax myrtle — is a stunning shrub in the garden any season of the year. Wax myrtle, botanically called Morella cerifera (formerly Myrica cerifera ...

Given today's trend toward sustainable landscapes and native plants that support wildlife, I think it is hard to beat the wax myrtle. There are several great options across the country.

We can welcome winter migrating birds to our yards by planting American (native) trees and shrubs to create habitat. Birds need insects, berries and seeds, as well as cover, that native plants offer.

Much of the native vegetation is dormant during this season, so certain selections are especially attractive to wildlife now. One good choice is the wax myrtle, a native Florida plant. It is a ...