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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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    Myrtus communis 'Ann McDonald'

    aka Ann McDonald Myrtle

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    8a-11

    Size

    Height: 8'-10'

    Width: 10'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • low
    Photo of Myrtus communis 'Ann McDonald' flower by Javier martin
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    Luma apiculata 'Glanleam Gold'

    aka Myrtus luma 'Glanleam Gold', Gold Chilean Myrtle, Variegated Myrtle

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    7a-10b

    Size

    Height: 8'-10'

    Width: 3'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • regular
    Photo of Luma apiculata 'Glanleam Gold' flower, foliage by Joshua McCullough
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    Myrtus communis ssp. tarentina 'Compacta'

    aka Myrtus communis 'Compacta', Dwarf Myrtle

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    8a-11

    Size

    Height: 2'-3'

    Width: 2'-3'

    • sun
    • even moisture - drought tolerant
    Photo of Myrtus communis ssp. tarentina 'Compacta' flower by Almost Eden
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    Myrtus communis 'Andy Van'

    aka Myrtus communis 'Andy Van Helvengen', Myrtus communis 'Andy's Hardy', Andy Van Myrtle

    Plant Type

    Shrub, Herb

    Zones

    7a-10b

    Size

    Height: 3'-5'

    Width: 3'-5'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular - drought tolerant
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Myrtus communis 'Andy Van' foliage by Evan Bean
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    Myrtus communis ssp. tarentina

    aka Myrtus communis 'Jenny Reitenbach', Myrtus communis 'Microphylla', Myrtus communis 'Narrow Leaf', Myrtus communis 'Tarantina', Myrtus communis 'Tarentina', Myrtus communus taurantinus, Dwarf Sweet Myrtle, Greek Narrow Leaf Myrtle, Microphylla Common Myrtle, Microphylla True Myrtle, Small Leaved Myrtle, Small Leaved Myrtle, Tarentina Myrtle

    Plant Type

    Shrub, Perennial

    Zones

    7b-11

    Size

    Height: 2'-6'

    Width: 2'-4'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • regular - low
    Photo of Myrtus communis ssp. tarentina flower by Daryll's Nursery
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