This shrub to small tree has upright greyish branches that form a dense bushy habit. It has dark green lanced-shaped toothed leaves and the male and female flowers appear in catkins during spring and are followed by blue black fruit.

Hardiness zones 7 to 10

Myrica californicais naturally found in North America from Washington to California growing in well drained moderately fertile soil and prefers an open sunny position and is drought tolerant but heavy-frost tender.

The Californian Wax Myrtle is grown for its foliage and bushy habit. It is planted in coastal gardens tolerating salt spray or used in shrub borders for screening. It is also planted in patio pots and planter boxes and establishes in 3 to 5 years and is suitable for coastal or low mountain regions.ID 1890

Note:
It is found along the coast line and its habit may vary due to wind pruning.

Myrica(mi-REE-ka) californica(kal-e-FORN-e-ka)

Myricaceae (MY-rik-AY-see-ee)