Sweetmaroon™ Myrtle
Myrtus communis 'Monfazred' PPAF
Description | A compact, tightly branched evergreen shrub with glossy foliage that turns bright red in fall. Spring brings fragrant white flowers. Foliage is fragrant when crushed or sheared. A colorful, drought-tolerant option for low hedges or foundation plantings. |
---|---|
Light | Full sun |
Watering | Water when top 3 in. of soil is dry. |
Blooms | Spring |
Mature Size | Reaches 4 ft. tall and wide. |
Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
---|---|
Special Features | Dramatic Foliage Color, Waterwise, Compact Form |
Problems/Solutions | Coastal Exposure, Drought Tolerant |
Growth Rate | Moderate |
Flower Attributes | Fragrant |
Patent Act | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
Care | Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring. For a tidy, neat appearance, shear annually to shape. |
---|
This Plant's Growing Zones: 8-10
![USDA Cold Hardiness Zone Map](https://www.monrovia.com/media/map/zone/zone-8-10.png)
Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone: 9
Good to grow!
Buy Online
We cannot currently ship this product to your zip code.
Buy Locally
This plant may be available in these stores:
Due to the seasonal nature of plants, availability at your local garden center is not guaranteed. Give them a call before visiting. Please note, not all garden centers participate as delivery locations for online orders.
-
Lowe's 5550 Cottle Road
San Jose, California 95123 -
Almaden Valley Nursery 15800 Almaden Expressway
San Jose, California 95120 -
Payless Nursery 2927 S. King Road
San Jose, California 95122
About Us
We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly
100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr.
in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.
We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.