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| Family | Myrtaceae | | Plant Type | broadleaf evergreen | | Zone | USDA: 8a - 10b RHS: H - HH EGF: H4 - G1 Australia: 2 - 4
| | Care Level | low, easy, suitable for beginners. | | Height | 1.2 - 1.8 m (4 - 6 ft) | | Spread | 0.9 - 1.5 m (3 - 5 ft) | | Light | full sun to partial shade | | Soil Moisture | average, well-drained | | Soil Type | | | Soil pH | |
| | Description | The broadleaf evergreen Myrtus communis (myrtle) bears showy and fragrant blossoms during late spring to mid-summer. The foliage is evergreen. | | Typical Uses | Culinary. | | Special Characteristics | During winter Myrtus communis lends winter interest to your garden. | | |
