Looking for a versatile evergreen Learn to grow common myrtle (myrtus communis) as an outdoor shrub or tree or an indoor bonsai specimen. Myrtle (myrtus communis) is a spectacular evergreen shrub native to the mediterranean and the middle east, and it has long been used as a symbol of love It features aromatic branches of dark green, glossy leaves that are often used in floral arrangements and prized for their sweet, spicy citrus scent. Myrtle itself is actually a small evergreen shrub, sometimes considered a small tree, and can grow up to five meters in height It grows wild around the mediterranean area but has also been cultivated in many cultures
Myrtle, any of the evergreen shrubs in the genus myrtus, belonging to the family myrtaceae Authorities differ widely over the number of species the genus includes. Myrtle berries, botanically classified as myrtus communis, are an ancient species belonging to the myrtaceae family The small, elongated berries grow on evergreen shrubs reaching 2 to 5 meters in height and are nestled between oval, glossy dark green leaves. Common myrtle is a beautiful shrub bearing fragrant white flowers and tasty berries Myrtle plant care from planting, pruning and growing in pots, is easy.
The showy white blooms were a symbol of love. Common myrtle, myrtle, true myrtle Myrtle (myrtus communis) is an evergreen shrub that comes from the mediterranean and has been grown in britain since the 16th century Its oval green leaves are scented, as are the small, fluffy white flowers which appear in late summer.
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