Myrtus, Dwarf Sweet Myrtle 'Microphylla'

Myrtuscommunis

Family
Myrtaceae (mir-TAY-see-ee)
Genus
Myrtus (MER-tus)
Species
communis (KOM-yoo-nis)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Evergreen
Good Fall Color
Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Bloom Color
Pale Pink
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Late Fall/Early Winter
Other Details
Category
Shrubs
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Flowers are fragrant
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From semi-hardwood cuttings
By air layering
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Clovis, California

Manhattan Beach, California

Henderson, Nevada

Dallas, Texas

Kempner, Texas

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