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Dwarf Greek Myrtle, Myrtle, True Myrtle, Greek Myrtle, Roman Myrtle, Sweet Myrtle, Classic Myrtle
Myrtus communis
Dense, rounded habit. Glossy, 2-inch, bright to dark green leaves with pointed tips. Aromatic when bruised. Lightly fragrant creamy white flowers. Attracts bees. Small dark blue berries. Best for large scale background planting or informal hedges. Can be pruned into a formal hedge or small tree. Minimal pruning and care if left natural. Does best with amended, well-draining soils. Becomes chlorotic when over-watered. Also comes in a variegated form.
- Plant type: Shrub
- Maintenance level: Medium, Low
- Water requirement: Low
- Sun exposure: Full, Part Sun
- Height range: 4–8 Feet
- Width range: 4–8 Feet
- Canopy value: 28 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
- Hardiness cold tolerance: 15 °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: 8b, 9a, 9b, 10a, 10b, 11a, 11b
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