Pacific Wax Myrtle Size:1 Gallon and other insect pollinators

and other insect pollinators

The nodding blossoms consist of dramatically-spurred red to orange sepals surrounding yellow petals blooming late spring to late summer

Native habitat/range: common growing along streams

In Sparrowhawk's garden (where this photo was taken) some lace bug damage is visible by late summer

Pacific Wax Myrtle Size:1 Gallon and other insect pollinatorsMyrica californica Pacific wax myrtle is a fast growing, large, evergreen shrub that functions perfectly as a screen or hedgerow (goodbye invasive laurel!). It has narrow, lance shaped leaves that are glossy and smooth to the touch. Inconspicuous flowers arrive in spring and transform into clusters of small red to purple berries by fall that are a magnet for backyard birds and other wildlife. Plant type canopy layer: evergreen, perennial, large shrub