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
Categories of growing Planting Season: Autumn Planting , Spring Planting , Summer planting
Light exposure requirements: Full sun Plants , Part shade Plants , Shade Plants
Climates that the plant can grow: Mediterranean Climate , Subtropics Climate , Temperate Climate
Growing speed of the plant: Average growing plants
Plant life-form: Evergreen , Perennial plant , Shrub
Plant Uses: Bonsai , Edible plants , Fragrance , Hedging plants , Indoor plants , Medical uses , Ornamental plants
Requirements for watering the plant: Regularly water , Small amounts of water
Hardiness zones: Hardiness zone 10 , Hardiness zone 11 , Hardiness zone 8 , Hardiness zone 9
Ornamental parts: Ornamental flower , Ornamental fruit , Ornamental leaves , Ornamental plant
Leaf color:
Blooming season: Spring flowers , Summer flowers
Flower colors: White flower
Harvest Season: Autumn Harvest , Spring Harvest , Winter harvest
Edible Parts: Edible Fruit
Culinary uses: Alcoholic beverages , Jams , Spices