Wax Myrtle

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A large evergreen shrub from North America. The leaves and fruits are used as a flavouring and made into a tea; the root bark and leaves are used medicinally. The waxy covering of the fruit can be melted off and used to make aromatic candles and soaps. A blue dye is obtained from the fruits. Makes a good informal hedge or understory plant, grows 9m high. Show more