Foxtail Myrtle, Myrtus communis, Common Myrtle, Evergreen Flowering Shrub Edible Fruits Fragrant, 10-15cm Tall Starter Plant in an 8cm Pot

• 10-15cm tall, young, not branched but fresh, healthy plant sent in a 7 or 8cm pot. The plant is evergreen Grown in our nursery. The plant can be planted into the ground next year.
• we send what you see, with our special packing method, developed by us (no plant movement in transit)
• fragrant, exotic flowers in the Summer
• evergreen mediterranean shrub with leathery leaves
• edible fruits (seeds)

This is an upright form of the common myrtle with shorter leaves and even more flowers than on the standard one. Small to medium evergreen shrub from Southern Europe with simple, dark green, almost leathery leaves and masses of white flowers, with numerous stamens - a very beautiful plant when in flower. It will grow in a sheltered spot and is not fussy to soil conditions. It tolerates some maritime exposure. It has an exotic effect. Also known as: Common Myrtle Native to: Southern Europe Family: Myrtaceae - Myrtle Family Habit (UK conditions): densely branched medium shrub Max size in 5 years (UK conditions): Main value: flowers, fruits Flowers are: white Flowering period: May-July Autumn coloration: - (evergreen) Preferences: it grows best if planted against a south facing wall, or sheltered position from cold winds, and prefers deep soil with free drainage but can be grown on any soil Hardiness: fairly hardy in the UK (down to -10C when dormant) Edible uses: fruits (seeds) are eaten raw when ripe (some source state that flowers are edible too)