Myrtus communis |
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True Myrtle |
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.
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
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.