Myrtus communis 'Compacta Variegata'

Foxtail Myrtle

Family: Myrtaceae Myrtle


Type Shrub
USDA Hardiness range 8B - 11
Exposure Partial shade to full sun
Bloom color White
Bloom time Fall and Winter
Water needs Dry to moist
Landscape uses Border, container, foundation, massing, rock garden
Height 24" to 36" / 60cm to 90cm
Spread 24" to 36" / 60cm to 90cm
Growth rate Slow
Persistence Evergreen
Bloom attributes Fragrant flowers
Leaf color Variegated
Fruit color Black, blue
Soil pH requirements Neutral
Soil type Sandy, loamy
Form Rounded, upright or erect
Attributes and features Attractive foilage, fragrant foliage