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Myrtus communis (Common Myrtle, True Myrtle)

Type: Species | Edit History      Plant ID - 506164

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Scientific Classification Kingdom: Plantae Division: Magnoliophyta Class: Magnoliopsida Order: Myrtales Family: Myrtaceae Genus: Myrtus Species: Myrtus communis

Common Names add True Myrtle edit | delete Common Myrtle edit | delete Roman Myrtle edit | delete Myrtle edit | delete Plant Types edit Evergreen Shrub Tree   Zones / Hardiness edit 7a (to 5 F / -15 C) 7b (to 10 F / -12 C) 8a (to 15 F / -9 C) 8b (to 20 F / -7 C) 9a (to 25 F / -4 C) 9b (to 30 F / -1 C) 10a (to 35 F / 2 C) 10b (to 40 F / 4 C)   Height (Maximum) edit 5 to 10 feet (1 1/2 to 3 m)   Spread (Maximum) edit 5 to 10 feet (1 1/2 to 3 m)   Flowering Start edit May   Flowering End edit September   Leaf Colour edit Green - Dark   Leaf Shape edit Elliptic Ovate   Have you a suggestion for a plant property that we are missing? Please let us know. Suitable For edit Container/Patio Low Maintenance Garden Mediterranean Garden   Sun Exposure edit Full Sun Partial Shade   Soil Types edit Tolerant of Most Types   Soil pH edit   Bloom Colour edit White   Wildlife Value edit Bird - food (fruit/berries/insects/seeds)   Propagation Techniques edit Seed Stem Cutting   Skill Level edit   Additional Short Notes add For longer notes please use the Opinions area below Ask a Question about this Plant on our Forums

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