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Myrtus communis 'Compacta'
Dwarf Myrtle
Notes

Uses: Can be used as a low formal hedge or barrier along borders or as a barrier to traffic. Responds to heavy pruning to maintain shape.

  • Height 0.8-1m
  • Spread 0.6-0.8m
  • Position
    • position-fullsun Full Sun
    • position-partshade Part Shade
  • Family Myrtaceae
  • Botanical Name Myrtus communis 'Compacta'
  • Common Name Dwarf Myrtle
  • Origin Mediterranean
  • Habit Compact, Dwarf
  • Landscape Coastal footslopes, Plains, 2nd line coast
  • Soil Texture Clay, Loam
  • pH Alkaline, Neutral
  • Tolerates Drought, Moderate frost, Wind
  • Supplementary Watering Minimal
  • Flower Colour White
  • Flowering Time Summer
  • Flower Type Star
  • Purpose Ornamental, Habitat
  • Evergreen/Deciduous Evergreen
  • Form Low shrub (Up to 1.2m)