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Myrtus communis 'Compacta'

Dwarf True Myrtle

Plant photo of: Myrtus communis 'Compacta'
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Information by: Jerry Sortomme        Photographer: Greg Applegate/Mullany

 

Description

This evergreen shrub is 6' high and 5' wide with aromatic leaves. It blooms with white sweet-scented flowers followed by bluish-black berries. It can be grown in sun or partial shade; well drained soil is essential. 'Compacta' has smaller leaves and is often used for edges and low formal hedges.

 

Plant Type

Shrub

Height Range

1-3'

Flower Color

White

Flower Season

Summer

Leaf Color

Green, Dark Green, White, Variegated

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

Black, Blue

Fruit Season

Fall

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Very Low, Low

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

English Cottage, Formal, Mediterranean, Seascape, Spanish

Accenting Features

Fragrance, Showy Flowers, Specimen

Seasonal Interest

Summer, Fall

Location Uses

Background, Foundation, Parking Strip, Patio, Walls / Fences, Walkways

Special Uses

Container, Filler, Hedge, Screen, Topiary, Small Spaces

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Check your irrigation controller once a month, and adjust as necessary.

Most plants require only one-third as much water in winter as they do in summer.