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Myrtus Species, Dwarf Sweet Myrtle. 'Compacta Variegata'

Myrtuscommunis

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Family
Myrtaceae (mir-TAY-see-ee)
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Genus
Myrtus (MER-tus)
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Species
communis (KOM-yoo-nis)
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Synonym
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Evergreen
Good Fall Color
Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
Danger

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Bloom Color
Pale Pink
Bloom Time
Late Fall/Early Winter
Other Details
Category
Shrubs
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color

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Where to Grow

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Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Flowers are fragrant
Bloom Size

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Other details

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Soil pH requirements

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Patent Information

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Propagation Methods

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Seed Collecting

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Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Sun City West, Arizona

Castro Valley, California

Chula Vista, California

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