Myrtle, Common Myrtle, True Myrtle
Myrtus communis is an evergreen shrub that can grow up to 5 meters high and is native to the Mediterranean region.
Characteristics & Description
Height, habit: Up to 5 meters, evergreen shrub
Life cycle: Perennial
Poisonous: No
Origin: Mediterranean region (Asia, Europe, North Africa)
USDA zone: 8 (19.4 °F/-7 °C)
Botany
Name: Myrtus communis
Family: Myrtaceae
Categories: Shrubs & Trees | White flowers |