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Myrtus communis subsp. tarentina 'Compacta' (Tarentum myrtle 'Compacta')
1 hour care
per year
per year
0.9m
Max height
Max height
0.9m
Max spread
Max spread
10-20 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Myrtus communis subsp. tarentina 'Compacta'
Other names
Tarentum myrtle 'Compacta', Compact Tarentum myrtle, Myrtus 'Tarentina Compacta', Myrtus communis 'Compacta', Myrtus 'Compacta'
Genus
Myrtus Myrtus
Variety or Cultivar
'Compacta' _ 'Compacta' is a compact, dense, rounded, borderline-hardy, evergreen shrub with narrowly elliptic, glossy, aromatic, dark green leaves and, from midsummer to early autumn, white flowers followed by oblong, blue-black fruit.
Myrtus communis subsp. tarentina 'Compacta' is: Evergreen
Fragrance
Flowers and foliage are aromatic.
Habit
Compact, Dense, Rounded
Flower
White in Summer; White in Autumn
Foliage
Dark-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest-free.
Diseases
Generally disease-free.
General care
Pruning
Pruning group 9 or, if wall-trained, pruning group 13.
Propagation methods
Seed, Semi-hardwood cuttings
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Where to grow
Myrtus communis subsp. tarentina 'Compacta' (Tarentum myrtle 'Compacta') will reach a height of 0.9m and a spread of 0.9m after 10-20 years.
Suggested uses
City, Coastal, Cottage/Informal, Beds and borders, Low Maintenance, Mediterranean, Containers, Wallside and trellises
Cultivation
Grow in moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun. Needs long, hot summers to produce flowers and fruit. Shelter from cold, drying winds.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South, East
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4), Tender in frost (H3)
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Botanical name
Myrtus communis subsp. tarentina 'Compacta'
Other names
Tarentum myrtle 'Compacta', Compact Tarentum myrtle, Myrtus 'Tarentina Compacta', Myrtus communis 'Compacta', Myrtus 'Compacta'
Genus
Myrtus Myrtus
Variety or Cultivar
'Compacta' _ 'Compacta' is a compact, dense, rounded, borderline-hardy, evergreen shrub with narrowly elliptic, glossy, aromatic, dark green leaves and, from midsummer to early autumn, white flowers followed by oblong, blue-black fruit.
Foliage
Evergreen
Fragrance
Flowers and foliage are aromatic.
Habit
Compact, Dense, Rounded
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Colour
Flower
White in Summer; White in Autumn
Foliage
Dark-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest-free.
Diseases
Generally disease-free.
General care
Pruning
Pruning group 9 or, if wall-trained, pruning group 13.
Propagation methods
Seed, Semi-hardwood cuttings
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Where to grow
Myrtus communis subsp. tarentina 'Compacta' (Tarentum myrtle 'Compacta') will reach a height of 0.9m and a spread of 0.9m after 10-20 years.
Suggested uses
City, Coastal, Cottage/Informal, Beds and borders, Low Maintenance, Mediterranean, Containers, Wallside and trellises
Cultivation
Grow in moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun. Needs long, hot summers to produce flowers and fruit. Shelter from cold, drying winds.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South, East
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4), Tender in frost (H3)
USDA zones
Zone 11, Zone 10, Zone 9, Zone 8
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