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Myrtus, Dwarf Sweet Myrtle. '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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Sun Exposure

Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Evergreen

Good Fall Color

Textured

Height

10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)

Spacing

10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)

Hardiness

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)

USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color

White/Near White

Bloom Time

Late Spring/Early Summer

Mid Summer

Late Summer/Early Fall

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