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Common Myrtle

Myrtus Communis

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Overview

Common Myrtle (Myrtus communis) is an evergreen shrub, prized for its aromatic, glossy leaves and star-shaped white flowers. Growing to a height of 5-6 feet, this versatile plant thrives in well-drained soil with full sun to partial shade. Its dense foliage is ideal for hedges or topiary. In late summer, it bears purple-black berries, adding further interest. Requires minimal pruning and is hardy to about 20°F.

Sun Full, HalfWater LowZones 7–11Type ShrubClimate Mediterranean
Common Myrtle (Myrtus Communis) — From mid-summer to early fall; forming an upright shrub that typically reaches 5 to 6 feet in height and spread, image 98

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Low
USDA zones
7–11

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Shrub
Family
Myrtaceae
Climate
Mediterranean

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Common Myrtle (Myrtus Communis) — each with prominent tufts of creamy stamens; this versatile plant thrives in well-drained soil with full sun to partial shade
Common Myrtle (Myrtus Communis) — Common Myrtle (Myrtus communis) is an evergreen shrub; this versatile plant thrives in well-drained soil with, image 85
Common Myrtle (Myrtus Communis) — It is drought-tolerant once established and can be pruned to maintain a desirable shape; forming an upright shrub that
Common Myrtle (Myrtus Communis) — making it an excellent choice for hedges
Common Myrtle (Myrtus Communis) — the plant is festooned with a profusion of star-shaped; purplish-black berries form, image 99
Common Myrtle (Myrtus Communis) — often referred to as Common Myrtle; hardy in USDA zones 8 to 11, Myrtus communis adds a classic Mediterranean, image 64
Common Myrtle (Myrtus Communis) — each with prominent tufts of creamy stamens; this versatile plant thrives in well-drained soil with full sun to, image 73
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