Dwarf Myrtle

Dwarf Common Myrtle

1 Gallon
$16.90
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Dwarf Common Myrtle

Myrtus communis ‘Compacta'

A dwarf, aromatic evergreen perfect for low hedges, edging, and containers in small spaces.

$16.90
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Description

Dwarf Common Myrtle is a compact, slow-growing form of the common myrtle, perfect for smaller gardens or containers. It retains all the wonderful characteristics of the species—glossy, aromatic leaves, fragrant summer flowers, and edible berries—but in a much smaller, neater package. Its dense, naturally rounded habit requires minimal pruning to maintain a perfect shape, making it an ideal low hedge, border edging, or patio container plant.

  • Compact & Dwarf Habit: A naturally small, dense, and rounded shrub, typically growing only 2-3 feet tall and wide.

  • All the Aromatic Appeal: Features the same fragrant leaves, sweet summer flowers, and ornamental berries as the common myrtle.

  • Perfect for Small Spaces: Ideal for low formal hedges, foundation plantings, rock gardens, or containers where space is limited.

  • Very Low Maintenance: Requires little to no pruning to maintain its shape and is drought tolerant once established.

  • Versatile Miniature: Brings the structure and fragrance of myrtle to patios, entryways, and small-scale landscapes.

Quick Facts

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  • Mature height: 2–3 ft
  • Mature spread: 2–3 ft
  • Light: Full sun to partial shade

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  • Features:Flowers: Five-petaled white blooms with dense, prominent pale yellow stamens; highly fragrant. Produces small blue-black berriesFoliage: Small, lance-shaped, leathery green leaves; aromatic when crushed.Habit: Dense, compact evergreen shrub with a rounded form. Slow-growing and easy to maintain.
  • Growth Rate: Slow
  • Key Advantages:Fragrant flowers and aromatic foliage.Naturally compact, low-growing habit.Drought tolerant once established.Very low maintenance; excellent for small spaces
  • Landscape Uses:Low hedges and borders.Edging for pathways or garden beds.Container and patio gardens.Rock gardens or foundation planting

Faqs

Q: How does it differ from the common myrtle?
A: The primary difference is size. Dwarf myrtle is a genetically compact cultivarthat grows very slowly to a maximum of about 3 feet, whereas the species can reach 10 feet or more. Its care needs are identical.

Q: Can it be grown indoors?
A: It can be grown as a houseplant in a very bright, sunny window. It requires excellent drainage, high humidity, and cooler winter temperatures to thrive indoors. It is easier to grow outdoors in its preferred climate.

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San Francisco Bay Area is our primary local delivery market. Victory Nursery also serves additional California markets and selected extended delivery areas by arrangement.

Regular local delivery: San Francisco, Peninsula, South Bay, East Bay, Marin, Tracy / Mountain House and surrounding service areas.

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