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    Myrtus communis ssp. tarentina 'Microphylla Variegata'

    Also Known As

    • Myrtus communis 'Compacta Variegata'
    • Myrtus communis ssp. tarentina 'Variegata'
    • Compact Variegated Common Myrtle
    • Variegated Myrtle

    Plant type

    shrub

    size

    • H: 2'-3'
    • W: 2'-3'

    planting zones

    • 8a-11

    Myrtus communis ssp. tarentina 'Microphylla Variegata' plant details

    Myrtus communis ssp. tarentina 'Microphylla Variegata' is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green, pink, variegated and white foliage. In spring and summer white flowers emerge followed by white fruit. Features glossy texture. Grows well with sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Myrtus communis ssp. tarentina 'Microphylla Variegata'

    Plant type: shrub
    Plant family: myrtaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green, pink, variegated and white
    Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
    Flowers: white blooms in spring and summer
    Uses: compact, container plant, fragrant, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Myrtus communis ssp. tarentina 'Microphylla Variegata'

    USDA Zones: 8a - 11
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: occasional - low
    Soil needs: average and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Such a delightful plant! This 5-6' shrub has bright glossy-green leaves margined in a showy creamy-white. Summer brings abundant white blooms which are sweetly scented. The blossoms give way to tiny blue-black fruits which are used to make 'Mirto', a much loved herbal liqueur drunk all over Sardinia. This fine evergreen shrub is perfect for specimen planting or formal hedges. This a very choice plant, great for Mediterranean and Xeric gardens. S/M-D/GDr

    By: Forestfarm

    Pretty selection of a popular myrtle, the fragrant leaves, glossy green with creamy white margins, creating a lovely background for the abundant, small, white summer flowers -- also fragrant. A medium sized, bushy shrub, reaching 8-10 ft tall and wide, these are easily trimmed or sheared. Useful as a hedge or specimen in the sunny garden. Drought tolerant once established and frost hardy to 10F, USDA zone 8.

    By: Cistus Nursery

    Gardening facts about Myrtus communis ssp. tarentina 'Microphylla Variegata' plant

    How to Grow Myrtus communis ssp. tarentina 'Microphylla Variegata'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • occasional - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • variegated
      • white
      • pink
      • green

    • Flower Color

      • white

    • Fruit

      • white

    • Flower Season

      • summer
      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • glossy

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