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Myrtus communis 'Compacta'

Dwarf Myrtle

Plant photo of: Myrtus communis 'Compacta'
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Information by:         Photographer: Greg Applegate/Mullany

 

Description

This evergreen shrub grows to 6' x 5'. Leaves are glossy, dark green and aromatic. 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. Myrtus communis 'Compacta' has smaller leaves than Myrtus communis and is often used for edges and low formal hedges.

 

Plant Type

Shrub

Height Range

1-3'

Flower Color

White

Flower Season

Summer

Leaf Color

Green, Dark Green, White, Variegated

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

Black, Blue

Fruit Season

Fall

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Medium

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

English Cottage, Formal, Mediterranean, Seascape, Spanish

Accenting Features

Fragrance, Showy Flowers, Specimen

Seasonal Interest

Summer, Fall

Location Uses

Background, Foundation, Parking Strip, Patio, Walls / Fences, Walkways

Special Uses

Container, Filler, Hedge, Screen, Topiary, Small Spaces

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Apply a 2" layer of mulch around plants to reduce moisture loss.

Choose organic mulches, such as shredded bark, compost, or aged sawdust.

Inorganic mulches such as gravel are also acceptable.