Myrtus communis 'Compacta' |
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Compact Myrtle |
Description
This evergreen shrub is 6' high x 5' wide with aromatic leaves. It blooms with white sweet-scented flowers followed by bluish/black berries. It can be grown in sun or partial shade; well drained soil is essential. 'Compacta' has smaller leaves and is often used for edges and low formal hedges.
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Anatomy
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Culture
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Design
Plant Type
Shrub
Height Range
1-3'
Flower Color
White
Flower Season
Summer
Leaf Color
Green, Dark Green, White, Variegated
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
Black, Blue
Fruit Season
Fall
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Low
Growth Rate
Moderate, Slow
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam
Soil Condition
Average, Rich, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
English Cottage, Formal, Mediterranean, Seascape, Spanish
Accenting Features
Fragrance, Showy Flowers, Specimen
Seasonal Interest
Summer, Fall
Location Uses
Background, Foundation, Parking Strip, Patio, Walls / Fences, Walkways
Special Uses
Container, Filler, Hedge, Screen, Topiary, Small Spaces
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Check your irrigation systems at least once per month (or after each mowing).
Monitor each cycle to identify obvious problems and to confirm that all of the components are functioning properly.
Contact your water agency for assistance.