Dwarf Myrtle 'Compacta' (Myrtus communis) - MyGardenLife
Sep 11, 2024 · A dwarf version of the popular Myrtle shrub. Myrtles have been grown for their ornamental appeal and herbal value for thousands of years. They were very common in the gardens of Greeks and Romans and are even mentioned in the Bible. Myrtle remains a favorite for its fragrant foliage and charming flowers.
Myrtus communis 'Compacta' - Dwarf Myrtle - Western Star …
This upright evergreen shrub is called Myrtus communis ‘Compacta’. Commonly known as Dwarf Myrtle, this shrub welcomes delicate white blooms during the spring season that are mildly scented. Its blooms are accompanied by ovate green leaves that grow upright that when crushed offer a sweet aroma.
Dwarf Myrtle: A Profile of a Shrub - HowStuffWorks
May 17, 2024 · Dwarf myrtle is a compact and slow-growing evergreen shrub. It features small, aromatic leaves and delicate white flowers, making it an attractive addition to gardens and landscapes. Dwarf myrtle thrives in well-draining soil and full sun to partial shade, requiring minimal maintenance once established.
Dwarf Myrtle – Myrtus communis ‘Compacta’ - Civano Nursery
Dwarf Myrtle’s small white starburst flowers and its glossy, dark-green foliage are both highly aromatic, and it has blueberry-like fruit that is edible, but not sweet. Once established, this shrub is very drought tolerant, and its maintenance requirements are remarkably low.
Dwarf myrtle - Waterwise Garden Planner
Dwarf Myrtle is a very tough plant that requires little to no pruning to maintain its dense compact form, if you desire it to be the size it will naturally grow to. Most often it is used in the landscape as a hedge or clipped shrub, which can be sheared as needed any time of year (D).
How to Grow and Care for Common Myrtle - The Spruce
Jan 6, 2022 · Plant this compact, bushy myrtle in smaller gardens where it will grow about three to six feet tall and three to six feet wide. 'Tarentina Variegata' has a similar growth habit to the original Tarentina and showcases pale yellow leaves with green streaks. 'Nana' has especially small leaves and grows about 5 feet tall.
Dwarf Myrtle - Mountain Valley Growers
Dwarf Sweet Myrtle takes pruning well and is suitable for hedges. It is often used to make topiaries. In colder climates, it can be grown in containers and brought in for the winter. Just make sure not to over water it when it is indoors. Dwarf Sweet Myrtle is one of the six plants chosen to be in our Biblical Herb Garden Six Pack.
Myrtus communis 'Compacta' - Plant Finder - Missouri Botanical Garden
'Compacta' is a compact, slow growing, dwarf cultivar. It has small evergreen leaves that are fragrant when crushed and delicate, ¾ in. white flowers that have numerous long stamens. The flowers mature into small blue-black berries.
Myrtus communis 'Compacta’ - T-Y Nursery
Myrtus communis compacta, commonly known as dwarf myrtle, is a slow-growing, compact evergreen shrub best suited to sunny landscapes as a low maintenance foundation plant; although plants can tolerate some partial shade.
Myrtus communis 'Compacta', Dwarf Myrtle - Briggs Tree
Myrtus communis ‘Compacta’, Dwarf Myrtle. dwarf, small leaf 2-3’x2-3′ The depiction of this plant is a snapshot of how it grows in our nursery. All photos in our database are copyrighted or photographed by Briggs staff in our growing grounds. For more detailed information, visit smgrowers.com. View Availability