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    Myrtus communis 'Ann McDonald'

    Also Known As

    • Ann McDonald Myrtle

    Plant type

    shrub

    size

    • H: 8'-10'
    • W: 10'

    planting zones

    • 8a-11

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    Myrtus communis 'Ann McDonald' plant details

    Myrtus communis 'Ann McDonald' is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In spring and summer pink and white flowers emerge followed by black and blue fruit. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and low water. Does well in lean, rich and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Myrtus communis 'Ann McDonald'

    Plant type: shrub
    Plant family: myrtaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 10 FT wide, 8 FT - 10 FT - tall
    Flowers: pink and white blooms in spring and summer

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Myrtus communis 'Ann McDonald'

    USDA Zones: 8a - 11
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: low
    Soil needs: lean, rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Long having had an interest in this classic, I was delighted to see a large shrub of 8 ft in the wonderful and historic garden of Ann McDonald in Portland, this having been planted some 30 years ago or more and selected for its 1” leaves and large, 1/3” blue-black fruit produced from an exceedingly heavy flowering. Full sun to dappled shade in lean soil with little summer water. This garden provenance has produced a plant able to withstand between 10 to12F – bottom of USDA zone 8 -- with little appreciable damage.

    By: Cistus Nursery

    Gardening facts about Myrtus communis 'Ann McDonald' plant

    How to Grow Myrtus communis 'Ann McDonald'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • low

    • Soil Needs

      • lean
      • well-drained
      • rich

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • white
      • pink

    • Fruit

      • blue
      • black

    • Flower Season

      • summer
      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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    Zones

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