Common Myrtle
Myrtus communis
Myrtus communis is an evergreen shrub with aromatic foliage and white flowers borne in spring and summer. It thrives in Mediterranean climates and is used for hedging and landscaping.
Attributes
Type
Shrub, evergreen
Spread
1.5 – 2.5 m
Soil
Chalk, Loam, Sand
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Min. temperature
-5 °C
Data: Royal Horticultural Society, Missouri Botanical Garden
Drought tolerant
Evergreen
Fragrant
Care guide
Sun
Full sun to partial shade
Water
Low
Height
1.5–3 m
Hardiness
Medium
Flowering
Spring–Summer
Foliage
Evergreen
Available Sizes
2L
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Sources
Page information is based on the following sources:
- Profile Wikipedia (EN) — Myrtus communis
- Facts Royal Horticultural Society, Missouri Botanical Garden