Myrtus communis 'Boetica' |
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Twisted Myrtle |
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.
Plant Type
Shrub
Height Range
3-6', 6-12'
Flower Color
White
Flower Season
Summer
Leaf Color
Dark Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
Black, Blue
Fruit Season
Fall
Different areas of your landscape have different water requirements.
Shrubs need much less water than lawns and drip systems should never be scheduled on the same program with lawns.
Establish separate watering schedules for those areas.