Family: Myrtaceae Myrtle
| Type | Shrub |
| USDA Hardiness range | 9A - 11 |
| Exposure | Full sun |
| Bloom color | Red |
| Bloom time | Spring and Winter |
| Water needs | Dry |
| Height | 10' to 15' / 3.00m to 4.60m |
| Spread | 6' to 10' / 1.80m to 3.00m |
| Growth rate | Moderate |
| Persistence | Evergreen, broadleaf |
| Leaf color | Green |
| Fruit color | Brown |
| Soil pH requirements | Acidic, neutral, alkaline, slightly alkaline |
| Soil type | Sandy, loamy |
| Form | Spreading or horizontal, upright or erect |