Common Myrtle

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$49.00

Common Myrtle

Product Information

Features:Small, lance-shaped, leathery green leaves with a fragrant aroma when crushed. Produces fragrant, five-petaled white flowers with dense, pale yellow stamens, followed by edible blue-black berries.
Mature Height: 5–10 ft. (Dwarf: 2–3 ft.)
Mature Width: 5–10 ft. (Dwarf: 2–3 ft.)
Growth Rate: Moderate (Slow for dwarf varieties)
Light Needs: Full sun to partial shade
Key Advantages:Aromatic foliage and edible flowers/berries,Drought-tolerant once established,Attracts pollinators,Deer-resistant
Landscape Uses:Hedges and privacy screens,Garden borders and accents,Container planting (dwarf varieties),Mediterranean and cottage gardens
Special Care:Prune lightly to maintain shape,Tolerates a range of soils but prefers well-drained, slightly acidic conditions,Water regularly until established; then moderately drought-tolerant,Protect from prolonged freezing temperatures (best in USDA Zones 8–11)
Seasonal Interest:Flowers: Late spring to summer,Fruit: Late summer to fall,Foliage: Evergreen