Common Myrtle
Myrtus communis
Myrtaceae · broadleaf evergreen shrub · introduced
Last updated
Quick Facts
Height
10 ft
Spread
9 ft
Growth Rate
Medium
Light
Full Sun
Soil
Moist
Water
Moderate
Hardiness
Zones 8a–8b
Bloom Time
May to July
Origin
Mediterranean and southwest Europe, although its native
Cultivars (1)
'Compacta'
Common name: Dwarf Myrtle; Mature height: 2–3 ft
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