common myrtle
Myrtus Communis
Grow conditions
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Hardiness zone
- 8-11
- Minimum temperature
- 10°F (−12°C)
- Soil type
- Clay, Loam, Sandy, Well-drained
- Soil pH
- Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Plant traits
Mature height6 ft-15 ft
Mature width8 ft-12 ft
Plant typeShrubs
Bloom seasonSpring, Summer, Fall
Foliage typeEvergreen
Tolerance & safety
Drought tolerantYes
Fire tolerantNo
Pet safeSafe
Deer resistantYes
Pollinator-friendlyBees, Butterflies
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