Myrtus lechleriana
MYRTLE
Myrtaceae

 
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Plant type: evergreen shrub

Hardiness zones: 9-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: moderate wind, second line salt wind, light frost
6m
Plant habit
 
4m

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Flowers: moderately fragrant flowers in white & pink

Flowering Time: mid summer to early autumn

Leaves: aromatic; bronze new leaves
 
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Myrtus lechleriana
MYRTLE
Myrtaceae

 

Photo coming
  Plant type: evergreen shrub

Hardiness zones: 9-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: moderate wind, second line salt wind, light frost
6m
Plant habit
 
4m

FEATURES

Flowers: moderately fragrant flowers in white & pink

Flowering Time: mid summer to early autumn

Leaves: aromatic; bronze new leaves


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits mediterranean designs

Uses: informal screen, formal screen, formal hedge, espalier, topiary, bonsai

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average






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