Variegated Myrtle
Myrtus communis 'Variegata'
SKU
02606
The prominent creamy-white leaf edging makes this shrub a bright spot in the landscape and provides contrast to the small blue-black berries. Enjoy the spicy foliage fragrance and sweetly-scented flowers. Evergreen.
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Full sun
Needs regular watering - weekly, or more often in extreme heat.
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| Average Size at Maturity | Forms a dense shrub 8 to 10 ft. tall and wide, though easily sheared to any size or shape. |
|---|---|
| Bloom Time | Summer |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Flower Attribute | Fragrant |
| Flower Color | White |
| Foliage Color | Variegated |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Landscape Use | Privacy Screen |
| Light Needs | Full sun |
| Soil Needs | Tree & Shrub Food |
| Special Feature | Dramatic Foliage Color, Ornamental Berries, Waterwise, Year-round Interest |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Watering Needs | Needs regular watering - weekly, or more often in extreme heat. |
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: 9-11
Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone:
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