Myrtus communis compacta Dwarf Myrtle

  
 

The fragrant white and cream flowers of Dwarf Myrtle

  

SWEET MYRTLE (Myrtus communis compacta): “Instead of the thorn shall come up the fir tree, and instead of the brier shall come up the myrtle tree.”       Isaiah 55:13.

Myrtle is the symbol of divine generosity. According to one interpretation, when “Adam was expelled from Paradise he was allowed to take with him wheat, chief of foods,; the date, chief of fruits; and the myrtle, chief of scented flowers”. The bark and roots are used to tan the finest Turkish and Russian leather to which it imparts a delicate scent.

 Close up of Dwarf Myrtle leaves

 Dwarf Sweet Myrtle takes pruning well and is suitable for hedges, topiaries and containers.

Dwarf Sweet Myrtle is one of the six plants chosen to be in our
Biblical Herb Garden Six Pack.

Dwarf Sweet Myrtle also makes a great addition to our
Zone 8 Fragrant Herb Garden Six Pack.

 

  
 

Cultural Information

Height: 4 Feet

Hardiness: Perennial
in Zones 8-11

Flower Color: White 

Characteristics: Full/Part
Sun, Evergreen 

Uses: Culinary,
Fragrant Ornamental

Dwarf Myrtle

$4.50 per 3 inch pot

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