Growing a natural privacy screen doesn't need to be difficult or take forever if you choose the right tree. The best choice for your yard might be the wax myrtle (Myrica cerifera), a broadleaf ...

A spring garden bursting with color and promise is a thing of beauty. It seems to me, however, that a garden is equally beautiful in late winter. An intoxicating serenity seems to settle over a well ...

The southern wax myrtle is an aromatic plant. Its leaves, flowers, and fruit all smell of bayberry. In fact, the fruit of this species have been used to scent candles, soap, and sealing wax. Due to ...

Given today's trend toward sustainable landscapes and native plants that support wildlife, I think it is hard to beat the wax myrtle. There are several great options across the country. It seems as if ...

IIIF provides researchers rich metadata and media viewing options for comparison of works across cultural heritage collections. Visit the IIIF page to learn more. The southern wax myrtle is an ...