Myrtis communis /Myrtle

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Spring flowers	Mature shrub in spring bloom	Flowering branch and small, fine textured foliage
Small, abelia-like foliage	Fine textured foliage	Summer foliage
Dense foliage on a relatively young plant	Close-up of foliage	Used as a clipped hedge


Scientific Name:	Myrtis communis
Common Name:	Myrtle
Plant Type:	Evergreen
Leaf Type:	Broadleaf
Hardiness Zone:	8, 9 Determine Your Zone
Height:	10-15 feet
Spread:	5 - 10 feet
Bloom time:	Spring, Summer
Flower color:	White
Fruit present:	Fall, Winter
Fruit color:	Blue, Black
Light Exposure:	Sun
Drainage:	Well drained, Moist,
Rate of Growth:	Moderate
Water Requirement:	Medium
Maintenance Level:	Low
Susceptible to insects and diseases:	No

Comments:	Has aromatic, fine textured, bright green foliage which has a very short petioles. It does well in dry landscapes and is used for cut foliage, hedges, screens, in contasiners and as a bonsai selection. It produces fragrant, white flowers in late spring and early summer.