Myrtus communis "Myrtle" 4"

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Myrtle, any of the evergreen shrubs in the genus Myrtus, belonging to the family Myrtaceae. The plant's dark green leaves are small and leathery. The cinnamon-colored bark peels an d becomes furrowed with age, as the trunk thickens slowly. While it naturally has a bushy habit, the common myrtle can be trained as a low-mounding spreading shrub, an upright small tall tree, or a tiny bonsai. Best used as an indoor/outdoor plant seasonally. Light: plenty of bright, direct sunlight Watering: water well and allow to dry down somewhat between waterings Soil: well drained all purpose soil Images are used for general reference only. The size, bloom state and shape of each plant will vary. Show more