Botanical Name: Myrtus communis | ADD |
Common Name: True Myrtle |
Plant Type
Shrub
Height Range
3-6', 6-12', 12-25'
Flower Color
White
Flower Season
Summer
Leaf Color
Dark Green
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
Location Uses
Background, Foundation, Patio, Walls / Fences, Walkways
Special Uses
Container, Filler, Hedge, Screen, Topiary
Attracts Wildlife
n/a