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Common Myrtle

Common Myrtle

Myrtus communis

shrub☀️ full sun💧 low water Hardy: Zone 8aZone 11b

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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
rounded, bushy
Growth Rate
moderate
Size
5–15′ tall × 5–15′ wide
Dormancy
evergreen
Family
Myrtaceae

Native Range

Mediterranean region

Seasonality

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

Companion Planting

Plants well with