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Myrtus communis

Myrtle, True Myrtle

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Description

This evergreen shrub is 6' high x 5' wide with aromatic leaves. It blooms with white sweet-scented flowers followed by bluish/black berries. It can be grown in sun or partial shade; well drained soil is essential.

 

Plant Type

Shrub

Height Range

3-6', 6-12', 12-25'

Flower Color

White

Flower Season

Summer

Leaf Color

Dark Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

Black, Blue

Fruit Season

Fall

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Low

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Well-drained, Dry

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

English Cottage, Formal, Mediterranean, Seascape, Spanish

Accenting Features

Fragrance, Showy Flowers, Specimen

Seasonal Interest

Summer

Location Uses

Background, Foundation, Patio, Walls / Fences, Walkways

Special Uses

Container, Filler, Hedge, Screen, Topiary

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Even during our hottest months we don't need to water daily.

Give your plants a chance to breathe.

Water late at night or in the early morning hours to avoid losses to wind and evaporation.