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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
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