About
Myrtus communis subsp. tarentina, the Tarentum myrtle, is a compact, dense, evergreen shrub to 1.5 m with small, narrow, dark-green, aromatic leaves and a profusion of small, fragrant, white flowers from midsummer to early autumn, followed by white berries. An ornamental and compact myrtle for a sunny, sheltered border.
About the genus
Myrtus, the myrtles, are aromatic, evergreen shrubs with small, glossy, oval leaves and fragrant, white, five-petalled flowers in summer, followed by purple-black berries. Classic Mediterranean shrubs for sunny, sheltered, well-drained positions.
Plant details
Suggested usesBorders, containers, mixed plantings.
Care notes
CultivationPlant in well-drained soil. Water during establishment.
PruningRemove dead growth as needed.
PropagationPropagate by division, cuttings, or seed.
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free.
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-resistant.