Family: Myrtaceae Myrtle
| Type | Shrub |
| USDA Hardiness range | 9A - 11 |
| Exposure | Full sun |
| Bloom color | Red |
| Bloom time | Spring and Summer |
| Water needs | Dry |
| Landscape uses | Container, erosion control, foundation, ground cover, massing, rock garden, specimen |
| Height | 36" to 4' / 90cm to 1.20m |
| Spread | 36" to 4' / 90cm to 1.20m |
| Growth rate | Moderate |
| Persistence | Evergreen |
| Leaf color | Green |
| Fruit color | Brown |
| Soil pH requirements | Acidic, neutral |
| Soil type | Sandy, clay, loamy |
| Form | Rounded, spreading or horizontal |