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Common Myrtle

Glossy, aromatic foliage and fragrant flowers make this a choice selection for adding to the garden. Appropriate for mixed gardens, containers, topiary and hedging. This variety is particularly compact and dense. Prefers a sunny location with moist, well-drained soil.

Companion Plants

Upright Juniper

Viburnum

Yaupon Holly

Plant Details

  • Common name

    Common Myrtle

  • Botanical name

    Myrtus communis

  • Variety

    Compacta

  • Zone

    USDA Zone 8 (10°F) to USDA Zone 9 (20°F).

  • Light

    Sun

  • Height

    5-8' (1.5-2.5 m)

  • Habit

    Rounded

  • Feed

    Use all-purpose

  • Water

    Every other day

  • Bloom Color

    Green

  • Bloom Time

    Summer

  • Maintenance

    Protect from winter winds

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