Myrtus communis, True Myrtle -

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Myrtus communis
Family: Myrtaceae
True Myrtle
Origin: Mediterranean Basin
large shrub 5-10 ft

subtropical, cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short time

True Myrtle is an evergreen shrub or small tree with dense foliage. The leaves when crushed have a strong scent, aromatic and refreshing, somewhat reminiscent to myrrh or eucalyptus. The small white flowers are sweetly scented.

The fresh or dried leaves are used as a spice, and can be used as a substitute for bay leaves. The dried blue purple berry fruits are edible and also aromatic and have been tried as a substitute for black pepper.

A popular landscape plant, Myrtle can be grown in part shade as well as full sun, and needs only little to moderate water. It can be grown in wide range of soils as long as drainage is good. Tolerates some freeze. Blooms in early summer.

Myrtus communis Variegata

Rare white variety

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			3621 Myrtus communis - seeds Greek Myrtle. True Myrtle is an evergreen shrub or small tree with dense foliage. The 2-inch lanceolate leaves are strongly scented when crushed. Around the Mediterranean, mostly the fresh or dried leaves are used; the dried berry fruits are also aromatic and have been tried as a substitute for black pepper. The leaves exemanate an aromatic and refreshing smell somewhat reminiscent to myrrh or eucalypt. Ordering seeds info	Per pack: 6l seeds	BACKORDER - add to wish list

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