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Compact Myrtle, Dwarf Myrtle, Dwarf Greek Myrtle, Dwarf Roman Myrtle, Dwarf Sweet Myrtle
Myrtus communis 'Compacta'
Much the same characteristics as Myrtus communis, but in dwarf form. Smaller leaf and mature size. More commonly found in local nurseries than the full-size version. Also comes in a variegated form.
- Plant type: Shrub
- Maintenance level: Medium, Low
- Water requirement: Low
- Sun exposure: Full, Part Sun
- Height range: 2–6 Feet
- Width range: 2–6 Feet
- Canopy value: 13 ft²
- Growth rate: Medium
- Seasonal habit: Evergreen
- Flower color: White
- Flower season: Spring, Summer
- Fruit color: Blue
- Fruit season: Autumn
- General foliage color: Green
- Design style: Pool Friendly, Patio Plant
- Hardiness cold tolerance: 10 °F
- Soil preference: Well Drained
- Native location: Mediterranean
- PH preference: Alkaline/Basic, Neutral, Not Particular
- Sunset zones: 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 26, 28, H1, H2
- USDA hardiness zone: 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b, 10a
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