PLANTS OF COMMON MYRTLE - MYRTUS COMMUNIS
Aromatic and very ornamental shrub with medicinal properties. It is used to shape hedges and for bonsai. The berries are used as a condiment. It has balsamic, sedative and antiseptic medicinal properties. Also used against respiratory diseases. The essential oil extracted from the plant is used in perfumery and cosmetic. The wood is well-appreciated in cabinet making and carpentry. Good firewood.
Evergreen shrub of 3m with green aromatic leaves and beautiful, small white flowers. The fruit is a dark-blue edible berry. All the plant is scented.
Adapts to any soils.
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| Attracts Wildlife | Allelopathic plants |
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| Climate Zone | Mediterranean, Temperate areas, Warm areas |
| Flower colour | White |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Fragrant | The whole plant |
| Fruit color | Black, Blue |
| Hardiness | Drought resistant, Hardy |
| Plant use | Balcony & Courtyard, Baskets & Containers, Bonsai, Clump, Cosmetic, Cottage garden, Culinary, Cut foliage, Edges, Essential Oil, Gardening, Low hedge, Low maintenance garden, Medicinal, Timber, Topiary, Urban garden, Wild garden |
| Soil - Moisture | Dry, Well-drained |
| Soil - Ph | Neutral |
| Soil - Type | No preference |
| Sunlight - Exposure | Sun |
| Watering | Moderate, Regular |
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