Botanical Name: Myrtus communis 'Variegata' Add
Common Name: Variegated Common Myrtle  
Plant photo of: Myrtus communis 'Variegata'
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Plant Type

Shrub

 

Height Range

3-6'

 

Flower Color

White

 

Flower Season

Summer

 

Leaf Color

Green, Dark Green, Variegated

 

Bark Color

Brown

 

Fruit Color

Black, Blue, Purple

 

Fruit Season

Winter, Fall

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This evergreen shrub is 6' high x 5' wide with aromatic leaves. It blooms with white sweet-scented flowers followed by bluish/black berries. It can be grown in sun or partial shade; well drained soil is essential. 'Variegata' has white edged leaves.