{"product_id":"southern-wax-myrtle-myrica-cerifera-evergreen-shrub-for-wildlife-candlemaking-and-culinary-use","title":"Southern Wax Myrtle (Myrica cerifera) – Evergreen Shrub for Wildlife, Candlemaking, and Culinary Use","description":"The Southern Wax Myrtle (Myrica cerifera), also called southern bayberry or candleberry, is a hardy evergreen shrub or small tree native to North and Central America. Its aromatic leaves and wax-coated berries have been used for centuries in candlemaking, soapmaking, cooking, and herbal remedies.\n\n🌿 Wildlife Favorite – Berries feed birds like wild turkeys, quail, tree swallows, and myrtle warblers, while dense foliage offers shelter.\n🕯 Historic Uses – Berries yield natural wax for traditional bayberry candles and soaps.\n🍽 Culinary Herb – Leaves season stews and sauces; berries can be used as spice.\n🌱 Easy to Grow – Salt-tolerant, drought-resistant, nitrogen-fixing, and adaptable to many soils.\n\nGrowing Info:\n\t•\tEvergreen shrub\/tree, 10–20+ ft\n\t•\tFull sun–partial shade\n\t•\tUSDA Zones 7–11\n\nA beautiful, multi-purpose plant that brings year-round greenery, wildlife, and history to your garden.\n Note - plants can be trimmed before mailing to reduce transit shock.","brand":"Plantsages","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47689711812846,"sku":null,"price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0797\/1137\/1502\/files\/b7abf21b-il_fullxfull.7098056812_pexe.jpg?v=1771766913","url":"https:\/\/plantsages.com\/products\/southern-wax-myrtle-myrica-cerifera-evergreen-shrub-for-wildlife-candlemaking-and-culinary-use","provider":"Plantsages","version":"1.0","type":"link"}