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Myrtus communis
Myrtle, True
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.
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
Water Saving Tip:
Even during our hottest months we don't need to water daily.
Give your plants a chance to breathe.
Water late at night or in the early morning hours to avoid losses to wind and evaporation.