Pacific Wax Myrtle

Myrica californica

$54⁹⁹

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Understanding Plant Options

Nature Hills offers plants in two main formats:

Container Plants: Grown in pots with soil, sized by container volume and plant age
Bare Root Plants: Dormant plants without soil, sized by height measurements

Container Plant Sizes

Container sizes indicate plant age and growing capacity rather than liquid volume equivalents. Our containers follow industry-standard nursery "trade gallon" specifications, which differ from standard liquid gallon measurements.

Young Plants (6 months to 18 months old)

Container Size	Actual Volume	Metric Equivalent
2" x 2" x 3"	0.18 - 0.21 dry quarts	0.20 - 0.23 dry liters
4" Container	0.31 - 0.87 dry quarts	0.35 - 0.96 dry liters
4.5" Container	0.65 dry quarts	0.72 dry liters
6" Container	1.4 dry quarts	1.59 dry liters
1 Quart	1 dry quart	1.1 dry liters
5.5" Container	1.89 dry quarts	2.08 dry liters

Established Plants (18 months to 2.5 years old)

Container Size	Actual Volume	Metric Equivalent
2 Quart	2 dry quarts	2.2 dry liters
#1 Container	2.26 - 3.73 dry quarts	2.49 - 4.11 dry liters
5" x 5" x 12"	3.5 - 4.3 dry quarts	3.85 - 4.74 dry liters

Mature Plants (2-4 years old)

Container Size	Actual Volume	Metric Equivalent
#2 Container	1.19 - 1.76 dry gallons	5.24 - 7.75 dry liters
#3 Container	2.15 - 2.76 dry gallons	8.14 - 12.16 dry liters

Large Plants (3-5 years old)

Container Size	Actual Volume	Metric Equivalent
#5 Container	2.92 - 4.62 dry gallons	12.86 - 20.35 dry liters
#6 Container	5.25 - 6.01 dry gallons	23.12 - 26.42 dry liters
#7 Container	5.98 - 6.53 dry gallons	26.34 - 28.76 dry liters

Bare Root Plants

Bare root plants are sold by height from the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may exceed minimum height requirements.

Common Sizes:

Trees: 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet
Shrubs & Perennials: 1 foot, 18 inches, 2 feet

Important Notes

Container Volume Specifications

Trade Gallon Standard: Our containers follow industry-standard "trade gallon" specifications established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z60.1) for nursery stock
Volume Variations: Actual soil volume may vary due to plant root systems and growing medium settlement
Age Indicators: Container size primarily indicates plant age and maturity rather than liquid volume equivalents

Growing Conditions

Plant size can vary based on variety and growing conditions
Container size helps indicate plant maturity and establishment level
Larger containers generally mean more established root systems and faster landscape establishment

Seasonal Availability

Bare root plants are available seasonally when dormant
Container plants are available throughout the growing season
Specific varieties may have limited availability in certain sizes

Questions?

For questions about specific plant sizes or availability, please contact our plant experts who can help you choose the right size for your landscape needs.

Plant Highlights

Pacific Wax Myrtle highlights at a glance!

Specifications

Brand

Nature Hills' Choice
Botanical Name

Myrica californica
Growing Zones

7-9
Mature Height

20 - 30 feet
Mature Spread

10 - 20 feet
Sun Exposure

Full Sun
Moisture

Low
Soil

Well Drained Soil
Growth Rate

Fast
Flower Color

Broadleaved Evergreen
Pollinator Friendly

Yes
Pollinator Required

No
Bloom Period

Late Spring, Summer

Growing Zones 7-9

Find Your Growing Zone!

An Elegant Native Shrub!

Pacific Wax Myrtle's scientific name - Myrica californica - is a dead giveaway to which part of the country this hardy shrub does best. If you are a resident of the Golden State then you are probably already very familiar with this elegant native. This beauty is a versatile shrub that is fast growing and adds a certain 'wild structure' to your xeric or native garden.

A fast grower, this hardy evergreen is thickly covered in clean, glossy foliage and frosted with small purple berries that the birds adore.

Pacific Wax Myrtle can be clipped as a tight hedge or allowed to grow to its full height as a natural windbreak or screen. This is a formidable ally in windswept coastal gardens to block both steady winds and unsightly views. Plant several in a row to create a formal hedge or a great background in native shrub borders or perennial beds.

Considering how lush Pacific Wax Myrtle is, it comes as a great surprise how drought tolerant it is, too. It survives on rain water most of the year, but enjoys a good deep watering during very extended heat to stay looking it absolute best.

As an added bonus, Pacific Wax Myrtle is sometimes called the California Bayberry and the highly aromatic leaves can be used like bay leaves in cooking.

Pacific Wax Myrtle is a great native plant! Order yours from us today.