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Myrtus communis 'Compacta'

Compact Myrtle

Plant photo of: Myrtus communis 'Compacta'
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Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor        Photographer: Greg Applegate/Mullany

 

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.

 

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

Water Saving Tip:

Move turf away form sidewalks and pavement.

Instead plant shrubs or groundcovers next to the pavement, and water with low-flow drip or bubbler system to eliminate runoff from turf sprinklers