Myrtus communis 'Compacta' |
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Dwarf True Myrtle |
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.
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Anatomy
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Sun/Water
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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:
Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems. Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.