Morela Cerifera " Wax Myrtle"

Morela Cerifera " Wax Myrtle" host plant

Butterfly host plant for Red Banded Hairstreak (Calycopis Cecrops)

Pot Size: 3 gallon

Height: 1" to 18"

Facts about Morela Cerifera host plant:

Wax Myrtle is a small evergreen, fast growing, aromatic shrub also known as Southern Bayberry, Candleberry, Bayberry Tree or Tallow Shrub. One important host plant for the red banded hairstreak butterfly. The fruit is a source of food for many bird species!

* Family:  Myricaceae

* Zones: 7 to 10

* Height: 10 to 15 feet

* Bloom Time: February to March

* Sun: Full sun to part shade

* Water: Medium to wet