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Myrtus communis 'Variegata'
Variegated Common Myrtle
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Description
This evergreen shrub is 6' x 5' wide. Leaves are glossy, dark green with white edges and are aromatic. It blooms with white sweet-scented flowers followed by bluish-black berries. Accepts full sun or partial shade. Well drained soil is essential.
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Very Low, Low
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
Attracts Bees
Water Saving Tip:
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.