Myrtus communis

Foxtail Myrtle

Family: Myrtaceae Myrtle


Type Shrub
USDA Hardiness range 9A - 11
Exposure Partial shade to full sun
Bloom color Pink, white
Bloom time Spring through Fall
Water needs Moist
Landscape uses Border, container, erosion control, foundation, hedge, massing, rock garden, standard, superior hedge, specimen
Height 8' to 15' / 2.40m to 4.60m
Spread 5' to 8' / 1.60m to 2.40m
Growth rate Moderate
Persistence Evergreen
Leaf color Green
Fruit color Black, purple
Soil pH requirements Acidic, neutral, slightly alkaline
Soil type Sandy, clay, loamy
Form Rounded
Attributes and features Attractive foilage, fragrant foliage