deciduous tree of broad weeping
evergreen shrub with purple to black branches
masses of short branchlets
Young leaves are purplish-green and gradually turn bronze-green in summer and autumn
It is very hardy and resilient
Myrtus communis Tarentina| Common Myrtle - Shrub - Height 60-70cm - 10lt 5ft-6ft | 1.8m-2m deciduous tree of broad weepingMyrtus communis is a medium sized, round, neat and tidy, evergreen shrub with small, aromatic, ovate, glossy green leaves. Masses of fragrant, small, white flowers with yellow stamens bloom in mid spring and late summer. Flowers are followed by edible purplish black berries in autumn. Common Myrtle thrives in a moderately fertile, loamy, medium moisture, well drained soils in full sun or partial shade. Once established, it is resistant to drought.