How to grow Myrtus communis

Myrtus communis grow and care – shrub‎ or tree of the genus Myrtus also known as Common myrtle, Myrtus communis perennial evergreen plant the fruit edible also used as ornamental hedge fragrant plant or as medical plant, can grow in mediterranean, subtropical, temperate climate or as houseplant and growing in hardiness zone 8-11.

Leaves fragrant color green to dark green, leaves shape elliptic in pointed top size 2-5 cm.

Flower color white with five petals and multi stamens the stamens create shape like brush.

Myrtus communis fruits

Fruit edible color purple or yellow, fruit are round with crown size 0.5-2 cm.

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How to grow Myrtus communis growing and care:

Well-drained soil, cool winter

What is the best way to start growing?
Plant / Seed / Vegetative reproduction

Is it necessary to graft or use vegetative reproduction?
No

Difficulties or problems when growing:
?

Planting season:
Spring / Summer / Autumn

Pests and diseases:
Aphids

Pruning season:
All year round

How to prune:
Just for design

Size of the plant?
1-5 m, 6-15 feet

Growth speed in optimal condition:
Medium growing

Water requirement:
Small amount of water / Average amount of water

Light conditions in optimal condition for growing:
Full Sun / Half Shade / Full Shade

Is it possible to grow indoor as houseplant?
Yes (with light)

Growing is also possible in a planter /flowerpot / containers:
Yes

Blooming information

Bloom season:
Summer / Autumn

General information about the flower
White flowers with five petals and multi stamens the stamens create shape like brush

Pollination is done by:
Bees

Edible Fruits

Fruit harvest season:
Autumn / Winter

Fruits pests or diseases:
Birds

What can be done with big quantities of Myrtus communis fruits?
Jams, alcohol, spices

Work requirements on the fruit:
Just to collect

How long does it take to bear fruit?
2-3 years

Scientific name:

Myrtus communis

How to grow Myrtus communis

Myrtus communis plant

Myrtus communis

Growing Myrtus communis plant

Categories

Blooming Seasons
  • Spring flowers
  • Summer flowers
Edible Parts
  • Edible Fruit
Culinary uses
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Jams
  • Spices
Flower colors
  • White flower
Climate
  • Mediterranean Climate
  • Subtropics Climate
  • Temperate Climate
Harvest Season
  • Autumn Harvest
  • Spring Harvest
  • Winter harvest
Ornamental parts
  • Ornamental flower
  • Ornamental fruit
  • Ornamental leaves
  • Ornamental plant
Plant growing speed
  • Average growing plants
Plant life-form
  • Evergreen
  • Perennial plant
  • Shrub
Plant Uses
  • Bonsai
  • Edible plants
  • Fragrance
  • Hedging plants
  • Indoor plants
  • Medical uses
  • Ornamental plants
Planting Season
  • Autumn Planting
  • Spring Planting
  • Summer planting
Plants sun exposure
  • Full sun Plants
  • Part shade Plants
  • Shade Plants
Watering plants
  • Regularly water
  • Small amounts of water
Hardiness zone
  • Hardiness zone 10
  • Hardiness zone 11
  • Hardiness zone 8
  • Hardiness zone 9