Myrica californica is truly one of the most reliable screen plants available to us in this region. Definitely tall enough, it tends to be multi trunked and maintain it’s lower foliage. I have never seen the foliage look any way but vigorous and healthy. It seems to be quite deer resistant in my experience (once established and cut off from water), even under rather severe deer pressure. The flowers and berries are on the subtle side, not showy from a distance. If the lower foliage becomes too sparse, cutting the stems to the ground should stimulate vigorous regrowth. West Coast native plant.

available at nursery only

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