MYRICA californica. Wax myrtle. A large shrub or small tree of coastal California and Oregon, with smooth, light brown bark. It can grow 10-20' high but is easily restrained by pruning. Stems in this selection are closely branched, held nearly erect and lined with a neat brush of narrow, shiny, dark green leaves. The yellowish flowers are tiny and inconspicuous but develop into small berries with a spicily aromatic wax, used in making scented candles. Useful as a specimen foliage shrub or small tree, screening shrub or hedge. The selection ‘Buxifolia’ is particularly suited for hedging, as it is more profusely branched and has shorter, more closely spaced leaves. Sun or shade, most soils, moderate to little watering when established. Hardy to 10^oF or below.