Myrtle

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Myrtle

Myrtle Overview

DESCRIPTIONAn evergreen shrub from the Mediterranean and Middle East, myrtle has long been used as a symbol of love. It has dark green, glossy leaves, and in early summer it bears small white flowers that develop into edible purplish berries. Myrtle can be sheared or pruned frequently, making it an excellent choice for hedges and topiaries. Avoid overwatering the plant; it often develops yellow leaves if the soil is excessively wet. 
GENUS NAMEMyrtus communis
COMMON NAMEMyrtle
PLANT TYPEHerb, Shrub
LIGHTPart Sun, Sun
HEIGHT3 to 8 feet
WIDTH3 to 6 feet
FLOWER COLORWhite
SEASON FEATURESSummer Bloom
SPECIAL FEATURESCut Flowers, Fragrance, Good for Containers, Low Maintenance
ZONES10, 11, 8, 9
PROPAGATIONStem Cuttings
PROBLEM SOLVERSDrought Tolerant, Good For Privacy
 

More varieties for myrtle

Twisted myrtle

Twisted myrtle

Myrtus communis ‘Boetica’ gets it name from the contorted growth of its trunk and branches, which grow 6-10 feet tall and 4-8 feet wide. Its dark green leaves are cupped, and because they have almost no petiole, they appear to hug the stem. Like other myrtles, it has fragrant white flowers and foliage that is aromatic when crushed. Zones 8-11

 
Variegated myrtle

Variegated myrtle

Myrtus communis ‘Variegata’ has the same aromatic white flowers and fragrant foliage as the species, but its leaves have creamy-white margins. The dash of white brightens the landscape and provides a wonderful contrast to the ripening berries. Variegated myrtle eventually grows 8-10 feet tall. Zones 8-11

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