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Plant Name: |
MYRTUS COMMUNIS |
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Description:
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An evergreen, upright shrub grown for its fragrant foliage and ability to withstand clipping. A perfect plant for a topiary or hedge. From midsummer to early fall, produces solitary, white flowers which are followed by purplish-black berries. May grow up to 10 feet tall, but there are many dwarf cultivars available. |
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| SYNOPSIS | ||||
| Mature Size / Spread / Form | 3 - 4.5m / Rounded | |||
| Foliage Color | Shiny green / White | |||
| Growth Rate | Slow | |||
| Sunlight tolerance | High | |||
| Wind tolerance | Medium | |||
| Salinity tolerance | Low | |||
| Drought tolerance | Low | |||
| Family name | MYRTACEAE | |||
