Package of 50 seeds of MYRICA CERIFERA COMMON NAMES : wax-myrtle waxmyrtle bayberry candleberry dwarf waxmyrtle southern bayberry southern waxmyrtle Myrica cerifera is a small tree or large shrub native to North America. Its common names include Southern Wax myrtle, Southern Bayberry, Candleberry, Bayberry tree, and Tallow shrub Myrica cerifera is a small tree or large shrub and is adaptable to many habitats...M. cerifera is an evergreen.The fruit is a source of food for many bird species. This plant's roots possess root nodules, which harbor a symbiotic species of actinomycotal fungus, which fixes nitrogen at a faster rate than do the legumes. M. cerifera's root system is fire-resistant .After less damaging fires, new shoots will re grow from below ground. This re growth is most rapid in the first season after a fire. Tests of burning, chopping, and blading methods for m. cerifera control found that wax-myrtle can return to pretreatment levels within 3 years. The leaves are aromatic, with an appealing, piquant fragrance when crushed. Colonists separated the fruits waxy covering in boiling water to make fragrant-burning candles. M. cerifera was first cultivated in 1699 for medicinal purposes. Its leaves, bark, and fruit yield pharmaceutical chemicals. Bayberry root bark has a history of use in herbalism. The plant contains several organic compounds and has a substance called myricitrin has antibiotic properties.sees uses both in the garden and for candlemaking , as well as a medicinal plant.. Perfect for bonsai. Florida native plants The seeds were took this season, We have a lot of extremely rare plants if you want something rare let me know and I will listing for you. Questions? feel free to email me.