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Myrtus communis | True Myrtle

Look for 'Compacta', Dwarf Myrtle, for a smaller scale planting. It grows to 4 feet high and as wide. 'Variegata' has bright yellow-green leaves. Canopy coverage: 79 square feet.

Water Requirement: moderate

Sun Exposure: full sun

Cold Hardiness: cold hardy to 10F

Growth Rate: moderate

Height: 10 feet high

Width: 10 feet wide

Evergreen

Foliage Color: dark green

Flower Color: white

Flower Season: spring, summer