Myrtus communis

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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:

The best time of day to water is in the early morning when there is no wind or hot drying sun.