Myrtus communis 'Compacta'
Dwarf Myrtle
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.