| Botanical name | Myrtus communis |
|---|---|
| Plant Care |  Full Sun Full Sun – Prefers 6 or more hours of sun per day.  Frost Hardy Frost Hardy – Can Handle frost without damage.  Pruning Required Pruning Required – Needs to be Pruned. |
| Size | |
| Categories | |
| Flowers | During summer, it produces star-shaped, pure white flowers with massed, brush like stamens, followed by blue-black berries. |
| Common name(s) | Common myrtle |
| Foliage | Bushy, medium-sized, evergreen shrub with shiny, dark green pointed leaves with a distinct aroma. |
| Uses in landscape design | Myrtle is easily cultivated and makes a strong weather-resistant hedge. It takes the heat, drought, strong winds, rains, hail and bitter winters. It responds well to clipping, pruning and sculpting. Moreover, They clip easily into topiary balls. |
| Drought tolerance | Drought tolerant. |
| Soil conditions | Myrtle likes a medium rich, well-drained soil. |
| Growth rate | Slow growing |
| Uses | Myrtle can be utilised in insect repelling sprays, potpourris and bath additions. |
| Wildlife attractions | Bees and butterflies |
| Interesting planting ideas | Plant myrtle around vegetable gardens, its pungent and strong oils deter insects and its flowers encourage bees, and butterflies, which is necessary for pollination. |
| Propagation | Propagate with woody cuttings. |
| Harvest | Ripe berries, buds and flowers can be picked whenever available. |
Myrtus communis (Common myrtle)
- Botanical name: Myrtus communis
- Common name(s): Common myrtle
- Categories: Shrubs and Perennials
Plant description:
Bushy, medium-sized, evergreen shrub with shiny, dark green pointed leaves with a distinct aroma. During summer, it produces star-shaped, pure white flowers with massed, brush like stamens, followed by blue-black berries. Slow growing and drought tolerant.
Family: Myrtaceae
Botanical Pronunciation: MUR-tus kum-YOU-niss
Myrtus communis requirements and features
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Moderate Maintenance
Requires moderate maintenance.
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During summer, it produces star-shaped, pure white flowers with massed, brush like stamens, followed by blue-black berries.
Bushy, medium-sized, evergreen shrub with shiny, dark green pointed leaves with a distinct aroma.
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