Botanical Name: Myrtus communis ‘Buxifolia’
Common Name: Boxleaf myrtle Type of Plant: dicot: shrub Character evergreen Habit of Growth: Overall Shape erect, very densely branched, develops into full, oval to rounded canopy (denser than the species) Height 5-10' (15') Spread 4-10' Growth Rate moderate Environment: Exposure outdoors full/partial sun Soil tolerates most, including alkaline Hardiness hardy (zones 8-24); best in warm, sunny locations Morphology: Leaves pinnate, opposite, elliptic-ovate, 1/2-3/4" long, bright green, shiny, pungent when crushed Flowers creamy white, 3/4" across, many stamened, fragrant, both terminal and axillary – spring Fruit blue black berry, 1/2" long Propagation: seed, semihardwood cuttings Usage: classic hedge plant or topiary material because of its 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/Asia Family: Myrtaceae Notes: |
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