California wax myrtle (Morella californica) is a moderately fast growing and long-lived shrub or tree.It grows in an upright form, with active growth during the spring and summer. The shiny dark-green leaves remain on the plant throughout the year, making it an attractive garden planting. The flowers are yellow and bloom in the early summer.
This plant does well in coastal gardens and also inland if given slightly more moisture and afternoon shade. In general, California wax myrtle is a low water plant and should be watered a maximum of once a week in summer once established. It tolerates a variety of soils and may be sheared to form a hedge or to create a more formal appearance.