About

Don's Dwarf Wax Myrtle (Morella cerifera 'Don's Dwarf') is a compact and versatile evergreen shrub, perfect for adding year-round interest and texture to your garden or landscape. This low-maintenance plant is prized for its attractive foliage, fragrant flowers, and ornamental berries.

The Overall Plant

Don's Dwarf Wax Myrtle is a small, rounded evergreen shrub that typically grows to a height of 3-5 feet and a width of 4-6 feet. This dwarf cultivar is well-suited for USDA hardiness zones 7-9, ensuring it can thrive in various climates. The plant is adaptable to a range of soil types, from sandy to clay, and can tolerate both wet and dry conditions. It prefers full sun to partial shade, making it an excellent choice for planting in borders, foundation plantings, or as a low hedge.

The Foliage

The foliage of Don's Dwarf Wax Myrtle is dense and finely textured, featuring narrow, lance-shaped, glossy green leaves. The leaves emit a pleasant, aromatic fragrance when crushed, adding an appealing sensory element to your garden. In addition to its attractive appearance, the evergreen foliage offers year-round color and interest, making it a valuable addition to any landscape.

The Flowers and Fruit

Don's Dwarf Wax Myrtle produces small, inconspicuous, fragrant flowers in spring. These tiny blooms may not be the showiest, but they do provide a subtle, sweet scent that can be appreciated when passing by the plant. Following the flowering period, the shrub produces clusters of small, bluish-gray berries in late summer and fall. These ornamental fruits are not only visually appealing but also provide an essential food source for various bird species.

Care & Guarantee

Every plant comes with our expert planting guide that will cover the specifics to ensure your plant grows absolutely nuts. It also comes with our free 30 day guarantee so if you aren't happy we got you covered.

Why Flora's Market?

We're not some middleman or corporate farm, when you buy from Flora's Market you are buying directly from a family of growers that's been doing it for generations. We pride ourselves on quality, that's why we back our plants 100% with our grower guarantee. If you're not happy don't sweat it, we got you covered.