Myrtus, Dwarf Sweet Myrtle 'Compacta'
Myrtus communis
| Family: | Myrtaceae (mir-TAY-see-ee) (Info) |
| Genus: | Myrtus (MER-tus) (Info) |
| Species: | communis (KOM-yoo-nis) (Info) |
| Cultivar: | Compacta |
Category:
Shrubs
Water Requirements:
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Sun Exposure:
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage:
Evergreen
Foliage Color:
Height:
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing:
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Hardiness:
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
Where to Grow:
Danger:
Bloom Color:
White/Near White
Bloom Characteristics:
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Flowers are fragrant
Bloom Size:
Bloom Time:
Late Fall/Early Winter
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Regional
This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:
Tucson, Arizona (2 reports)
Chula Vista, California
Crockett, California
Newbury Park, California
North Fork, California
Seaside, California
show allGardeners' Notes:
| Rating | Content |
|---|---|
| Positive | On May 19, 2012, Tunnelmotor from Picture Rocks, AZ wrote: If you want a lush, green shrub in the desert, compacta is hard to beat. I'm surprised I don't see it used more often. I have three established plants that do well with one deep irrigation each month in summer. Two others, which are larger, receive a deep soaking just a couple of times each summer. Shallow, frequent irrigation results in the plants beginning to turn yellow. Needs little or no fertilizer. One plant has thrived against an eastern wall that gets direct sun throughout the mornings/early afternoons. I like the natural form they take on with age, but I prune back one plant once a year because it tries to take over a stepping-stone area. |
| Neutral | On Nov 23, 2008, Calif_Sue from Northern California, AKA: Dwarf Sweet Myrtle. It takes pruning well and is suitable for hedges, topiaries and containers. |
