Plant Family

Myricaceae

3 plants in database

Myricaceae in this database spans zones 2-11 with 3 species, so design it as a guild component instead of a monoculture block. Use its strongest role (Nitrogen Fixer) intentionally and manage spacing for airflow because there are 2 recurring pests in this family. Anchor it in the Shrub layer and pair with unrelated support species in other layers; if you save seed from multiple cultivars, isolate flowering plants to reduce accidental crosses within the family.

Wikipedia — Myricaceae
Plants in Database
3
Common Pests
2
Zone Range
2–11
Shrub
3 plants
Tree
1 plants

Common Functions in This Family

Nitrogen Fixer×3 Wildlife Attractor×3 Border Plant×2 Erosion Control×2 Ground Cover×1 Dynamic Accumulator×1

Shared Pest Pressure

Pests That Target Myricaceae

Showing pests affecting 2+ plants in this family. Click any pest for organic control methods.

Scale Insects
67% of family
Coccoidea
Aphids
67% of family
Aphidoidea

All Myricaceae Plants — 3 total

Sweet Gale
Myrica gale
Sweetfern
Comptonia peregrina
Wax Myrtle
Morella cerifera