Myrtle Tarentina
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Aromatic and ornmental shrub with medicinal properties. Used to shape hedges. Bonsai. Pot plant. Ornamental value for its blossoming and foliage. The berries are used as a condiment.
Compact shrub with thick bright green aromatic lanceolate or round leaves. White spectacular flowers. Dark blue edible berries.
Soak the seeds in cool water for 24 hours before direct sowing.
Use
Balcony & Courtyard, Bonsai, Edging, Specimen, Spices, Gardening, City garden, Coastal garden, Baskets & Containers, Low hedge, Topiary, Cut foliage
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Flowering
| Flower colour | White |
|---|---|
| Flowering period | May, June, August, September, Spring, Summer, Spring-Summer |
| Fragrant | Foliage |
Foliage
| Foliage persistence | Evergreen |
|---|
Botanical information
| Botanical name | Myrtus tarentina |
|---|---|
| Wildlife | Allelopathic plants |
When to plant?
| Sowing period | March, April, May, Spring |
|---|---|
| Germination (days) | 20-30 |
| Average germination (%) | 40 |
| Seeds per gram | 175 |
Where to plant?
| Type of use | Balcony & Courtyard, Bonsai, Edging, Specimen, Spices, Gardening, City garden, Coastal garden, Baskets & Containers, Low hedge, Topiary, Cut foliage |
|---|---|
| Exposure | Partial shade, Sun, Full shade |
| Soil pH | No preference |
| Soil type | No preference |
| Soil moisture | Well-drained, Dry |
| Hardiness | No drought resistant, Half-hardy (tolerates temperatures down to 0ºC) |
| Climate zone | Mediterranean, Temperate areas |
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