Do you have a Bayberry or Wax Myrtle plant?

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Hi! I'm a beekeeper and I'm starting to work on beeswax candles. Recently, I learned about Bayberry candles, made out of the fruit of this certain plant, often called "wax myrtle". It can be a shrub, tree, or a hedge (see the information below). I do not have these plants myself, but I thought if anyone in the valley had this on their property and was willing to let me harvest some fruit to try to extract the wax out of, it would be a great opportunity to learn. It's possible that there could be financial gain down the road, but I'm just getting started and I don't know how much fruit it takes to get an appreciable amount of wax, yet. If you are interested in working on this experiment/adventure with me, please reply to email me. From what I understand, the berries come in October/November. Thanks! From Wikipedia: Myrica cerifera is a small evergreen tree or large shrub native to North and Central America and the Caribbean. Its common names include southern wax myrtle, southern bayberry, candleberry, bayberry tree, and tallow shrub. It sees uses both in the garden and for candlemaking, as well as a medicinal plant.