Origin

• Category: Myrtle.
• Variety: Myrtus Microphylla.
• Particularities: Typical of low Mediterranean vegetation. Berries used for the preparation of the typical liqueur. Dried leaves and berries in the kitchen to flavor meats and for the preparation of infusions.

Foliage

• Evergreen: It is an evergreen shrub with a compact and rounded shape.
• Color: Glossy Green.
• Shape: Oval-acute, leathery, glabrous and shiny, with entire margin, with many translucent points corresponding to the aromatic glands.

Flowers

• Color: White or tinged with pink.
• Shape: Composed of 5 petals, which then leave room for dark purple, almost black-colored berries, with metallic reflections.
• Flowering period: June – September.

How to Grow

• They can be easily adapted to poor soils. At the same time benefit from watering during the summer and from the contribution of nitrogen in the soil.

Resources

Images: Myrtle Plant Photos