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Beginner
skill rating |
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2.5m
max. spread |
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2.5m
max. height |
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10-20 years
to maturity |
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1 hour care
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Myrtus communis (Common myrtle) will reach a height of 2.5m and a spread of 2.5m after 10-20 years.
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Suggested uses: City, Coastal, Cottage/Informal, Beds and borders, Low Maintenance, Mediterranean, Containers, Wallside and trellises
Cultivation: Plant in moist, free-draining soil in a sunny, sheltered position.
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Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types) |
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| Soil drainage: |
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained |
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| Soil pH: |
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
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| Light: |
Full Sun |
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| Aspect: |
South, West |
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| Exposure: |
Sheltered |
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| Hardiness: |
Tender in frost (H3) |
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Question from
fiona glover
when is the best time to prune this shrub p,ease , mine has really outgrown its space but i love it .
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- Last reply: Sun. 10th October 2010 09:42
Comment from
Miriam Mesa-Villalba
The common myrtle is found all over the Mediterranean but may have originated from western Asia. One variety, Myrtus communis tarentina 'Jenny Reitenbach', is reliably frost resistant. The plant has been widely and anciently grown for a variety of medicinal properties. Nectar and pollen in the flowers are offered to hoverflies and bees and may be followed by ovoid fruits that become dark purple.
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- Posted: Wed. 10th June 2009 18:21
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