Sunset®: 8-24,26-28
USDA: 8-10
Heat Tolerance: Resistant
Sun Exposure: Full sun to light shade
Origin: Mediterranean basin, known in cultivation only
Growth Habits: Evergreen, irregularly twisted shrub, or small tree, 5 to 15 feet tall (1.5-4.5 m), 4 to 20 feet spread (1.2-6 m) depending on the variety; elliptic to ovate leaves, strongly scented when crushed, 2 inches long (5cm)
Watering Needs: Little to no water, drought tolerant, needs good drainage, excess watering makes it chlorotic
Propagation: Semi-hardwood in early summer
Fruiting Habits:
The Myrtus communis bears blue berries, 0.3 to 0.5 inch in diameter (0.7-1.2 cm). They are edible, although not that great tasting.
Culture:
Fertilize monthly during the growing season. Prune to expose the sculptural form. The best time to trim is mid-winter.
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