Myrtus communis (Common Myrtle)

Description 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