Wax Myrtle

Honeybees visit wax myrtle primarily for its rich early-season nectar, which supports colony expansion, along with moderate pollen supplies from the small catkins. Peak bloom occurs in March and April, providing a vital resource during late winter to spring foraging. As a dioecious shrub, it suckers readily to form colonies and prefers moist, acidic soils, though it adapts to various conditions; pruning helps control its spreading habit.