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Myrica schimperi

Myricaceae
Shrub
Ornamental
Evergreen
Fragrant
Attracts pollinators

About this plant

Myrica schimperi is an evergreen ornamental shrub that prefers full sun and medium watering. It grows to a height of 1.5–3 meters and is suitable for USDA zones 5–8. The plant blooms from June to August with white and green flowers, and prefers loamy, sandy, or peaty soil. It is fragrant and attracts pollinators.

Light

Full sun

Watering

Medium water

Soil

Loamy, Sandy, Peaty

Height

1.5–3 m

Spread

1.5–3 m

Zones

5–8

Flower colors

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Growing Conditions

  • Sunlight: Full sun
  • Water: Medium
  • Soil: Loamy, sandy, peaty
  • USDA Zones: 5–8
  • Height: 1.5–3 m

Features

  • Type: Shrub
  • Category: Ornamental
  • Evergreen: Yes
  • Fragrant: Yes
  • Pollinators: Attracts pollinators
  • Blooms: June, July, August (white, green flowers)
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