Myrtus communis 'Compacta'

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Dwarf True Myrtle

 
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Information by: Jerry Sortomme        Photographer: Greg Applegate/Mullany

 

Description

This evergreen shrub is 2'-3' tall and wide with aromatic leaves. It blooms with creamy white flowers in spring. It can be grown in sun or partial shade; well drained soil is essential. 'Compacta' has a dense habit and can be trained as a topiary. It is often used for edges and low formal hedges.

 

  • Anatomy

  • Sun/Water

  • Design

Plant Type

Shrub

 

Height Range

1-3'

 

Flower Color

White

 

Flower Season

Spring

 

Leaf Color

Green

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

n/a

 

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

 

Water

Very Low, Low

 

Growth Rate

Slow

 

Soil Type

Unparticular

 

Soil Condition

Average, Well-drained

 

Soil pH

Neutral

 

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

English Cottage, Formal, Mediterranean, Ranch, Seascape, Spanish

 

Accenting Features

Fragrance, Showy Flowers

 

Seasonal Interest

Spring

 

Location Uses

Foundation, Parking Strip, Patio, Walkways

 

Special Uses

Container, Filler, Hedge, Topiary, Small Spaces

 

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Fix leaking sprinklers, valves, and pipes.

One broken spray sprinkler can waste 10 gallons per minute - or 100 gallons in a typical 10 minute watering cycle.