Botanical Name: Myrtus communis
Common Name: Common myrtle
Type of Plant: dicot: shrub
Character evergreen
 
Habit of Growth:
Overall Shape full, rounded, very dense, many branched, oval, upright shaped plant; can reach tree-like proportions
Height 5' - 6' (15')
Spread 2/3 - equal
Growth Rate moderate
 
Environment:
Exposure outdoors prefers full sun, tolerates partial
Soil needs well draining soil (tip chlorosis will result)
Hardiness hardy (zones 8-24); to 0° F
 
Morphology:
Leaves glossy, bright green, pointed, 2" long - aromatic when crushed - lemon-like scent
Flowers creamy white, 1/2 - 3/4" diameter, many fuzzy stamens – late spring, summer
Fruit berry, bluish-black, 1/2"
 
Propagation:
seed, semi-hardwood cuttings
 
Usage:
formal/informal hedge, screen - can be sheared - classic hedge plant; can be pruned into a small tree
 
Landscape Care:
Watering prefers dry soil with occasional watering
Fertilizing balanced in spring
Pruning shear or prune to shape desired – let bloom, then head back
Pests/Diseases relatively free
Special Conditions/Other
 
Origin: Southern Europe
Family: Myrtaceae

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