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Common Myrtle
Myrtus communis
shrub☀️ full sun💧 low water
Common Myrtle is a dense, evergreen shrub with fragrant white flowers followed by dark berries. It is drought-tolerant once established and thrives in warm, Mediterranean-like climates.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
Tolerances & Soil
high
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 8a to Zone 11bpH Range
7.0
3.556.589
pH range: 6 to 7.5Seasonality
Bloom Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Harvest Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Season of Interest
SpringSummer
Shrub
Woody multi-stem plants at eye level.
Succession Role
mid successional
Native Range
Mediterranean region
Function & Care
ediblemedicinalpollinator nectaryhedgerow
Edible Parts
fruitleaf
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Years to Bearing
- Propagation