Description

Myrtus communis “‎Myrtle”

Symbol of beauty and love in the past, award-winning Myrtus communis (Common Myrtle) is a bushy medium-sized evergreen shrub with small, aromatic, glossy green leaves, which release a pleasant fragrance when crushed. A profusion of fragrant, showy white flowers, I in. across (2 cm) bloom from mid spring to early summer before
giving way to purplish-black berries. Always neat and tidy, this Mediterranean native is very easy to grow and useful in water-wise plantings. All in all, a coveted garden plant.

Max Height: 3m

Spread: 3m

Common Name: Common Myrtle

Flower Colour: White

Drought Tolerance: Low

Sun Tolerance: High

Wind Tolerance: Medium

Water Requirement: Low

Pest Tolerance: High

Disease Tolerance: High

Growth Rate: Slow

Fragrance: Yes