Myrtus communis |
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True Myrtle |
Description
This evergreen shrub is 6' high and 5' wide with aromatic leaves. It blooms with white sweet-scented flowers in summer followed by bluish/black berries. It can be grown in sun or partial shade; well drained soil is essential.
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Anatomy
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Sun/Water
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Design
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
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Very Low, Low
Growth Rate
Moderate
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
Summer, Fall
Location Uses
Background, Foundation, Patio, Walls / Fences, Walkways
Special Uses
Container, Filler, Hedge, Screen, Topiary
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Replace turf with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs. If you have areas where no one uses the grass, patches that do not grow well, or a turf area too small to water without runoff, consider replacing the turf with water-efficient landscaping.