Family: Myrtaceae Myrtle
| Type | Shrub |
| USDA Hardiness range | 8B - 11 |
| Exposure | Partial shade to full sun |
| Bloom color | Pink, red |
| Bloom time | Spring |
| Water needs | Moist |
| Landscape uses | Border, screen, seashore |
| Height | 6' to 15' / 1.80m to 4.60m |
| Spread | 8' to 12' / 2.40m to 3.60m |
| Growth rate | Moderate |
| Persistence | Evergreen |
| Leaf color | Blue, green |
| Fruit color | n/a |
| Soil pH requirements | Acidic, neutral, alkaline, slightly alkaline |
| Soil type | Sandy, clay, loamy |
| Form | Irregular or sprawling, rounded |