Myrica californica (Pacific Wax Myrtle) Size:1 gal SE Tallamy illuminates and celebrates the

Tallamy illuminates and celebrates the wonders that occur right in our own backyards

the leaf undersides are either smooth or covered in small reddish hairs

An extraordinary compilation of the plants used by North American native peoples for medicine

yellow or cream flowers in balls at ends of branches of an umbel-like cluster

Myrica californica (Pacific Wax Myrtle) Size:1 gal SE Tallamy illuminates and celebrates thePlant Description: This plant is a densely branched, multi stemmed shrub. When protected, it forms into a small tree with a narrow rounded crown. The gray to brown bark is smooth and thick, leathery evergreen leaves are elongated with serrated margins often having resin dots. The sticky leaves give off a spicy aroma when crushed or on a warm day. Male flowers are tiny yellowish green catkins, female flowers are tiny reddish green flowers both forming