Myrtus communis 'Compacta'
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.
Plant Type
Shrub
Height Range
1-3'
Width Range
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:
Dig-up patches of weeds and undesirable grasses from turf areas.
Use water to grow the turf you want, not the weeds you don't want! Once you have eliminated what you don't want, add sod or over-seed to repair the bare areas.