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

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