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Myrtus communis

Myrtle

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Information by: Kathleen Moore        Photographer:

 

Description

This upright, dense evergreen shrub grows to 5' x 4'. Fragrant foliage will yellow if overwatered. It can be grown in sun or partial shade. It blooms with white sweet-scented white flowers followed by bluish/black berries. Native to the Mediterranean.

 

Plant Type

Shrub

Height Range

3-6'

Flower Color

White

Flower Season

Spring

Leaf Color

Dark Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

Black, Blue

Fruit Season

Summer

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Medium

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

Formal, Mediterranean, Spanish

Accenting Features

Fragrance

Seasonal Interest

Spring, Summer

Location Uses

Background, Foundation, Patio, Raised Planter, Walls / Fences, Walkways

Special Uses

Container, Filler, Hedge, Screen

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Replace damaged nozzles or heads with those identical to other heads on the same valve.

Mixing different types of heads on the same valve will create overly dry areas or overly wet areas.