Common name:Twisted Myrtle
Botanical name:Myrtus communis 'Boetica'
This evergreen shrub is 6' x 5'. Glossy dark green leaves are 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 'Boetica' grows upright, with larger, darker leaves and thick, twisted branches than Myrtus communis.
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Incorporate compost 6" into your soil to retain water, reduce compaction, feed earthworms, and provide valuable nutrients to your plants.
Water-wise plants can be beautiful as well as practical.
Ask for low water use plants at your local nursery.
Drip and other smart irrigation delivers water directly to roots, allowing no excess water for weeds.
