Myrtus communis 'Compacta' |
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Compact Myrtle |
Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor Photographer: Greg Applegate/Mullany
Description
This evergreen shrub is 6' high and 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
Water Saving Tip:
Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems. Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.