Botanical Name: Myrtus communis ‘Variegata’
Common Name: Variegated common myrtle Type of Plant: dicot: shrub Character evergreen Habit of Growth: Overall Shape erect, upright to spreading branches, forms a full, rounded to oval canopy Height 5-10' Spread 3/4 to equal Growth Rate moderate to rapid Environment: Exposure outdoors full/partial sun Soil tolerates most, including alkaline Hardiness hardy (zones 8-24); best in sunny, warm locations Morphology: Leaves pinnate, opposite, elliptic-ovate, 1/2" long, bright green with white margins, aromatic when crushed Flowers creamy white, 3/4" across, many stamened, fragrant, both terminal and axillary – spring Fruit blue black berry, 1/2" long – does not come true from seed Propagation: semihardwood cuttings Usage: excellent hedge plant or topiary because of dense form and small leaves – large filler, screens, slope plantings Landscape Care: Watering occasional deep soak – avoid excessive watering Fertilizing little required after established Pruning to shape desired anytime Pests/Diseases relatively free Special Conditions/Other Origin: Europe Family: Myrtaceae Notes: |
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