dwarf myrtle (Myrtus Communis ‘Compacta’) - Shrubs

Grow conditions

Sunlight

Full sun

Hardiness zone

8-11

Minimum temperature

10°F (−12°C)

Soil type

Loam, Sandy, Well-drained

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

dwarf myrtle

Myrtus Communis ‘Compacta’

Grow conditions

Sunlight: Full sun
Hardiness zone: 8-11
Minimum temperature: 10°F (−12°C)
Soil type: Loam, Sandy, Well-drained
Soil pH: Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Plant traits

Mature height24 in-36 in

Mature width24 in-4 ft

Plant typeShrubs

Bloom seasonSummer

Foliage typeEvergreen

Tolerance & safety

Drought tolerant✅Yes

Fire tolerant⚖️Moderate

Pet safe—Safe

Deer resistant✅Yes

Pollinator-friendly—Bees, Butterflies

dwarf myrtle (Myrtus Communis ‘Compacta’) - Shrubs

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