Myrtus
Genus
Also called myrthe, myrte
Connections
Fact sheet
every fact quoted from its source“It can be grown as both a large shrub or a small tree.” — Myrtus communis (Common Myrtle, Foxtail Myrtle, Myrtle, Myrtle Bonsai Tree, Sweet Myrtle, True Myrtle, True Roma
“they prefer a sheltered position in full sun” — Myrtus communis - Wikipedia
“Low–Moderate” — Myrtus communis - How to grow & care
“USDA 8–11” — Myrtus communis - How to grow & care
“Usually reaching 1.5 to 2 m in height (5 to 6.5 ft)” — Myrtus communis (Common Myrtle)
“also, one can use a cutting with a short heel” — Myrtus communis - Wikipedia
“The berries that follow the flowers are edible.” — Myrtus communis (Common Myrtle, Foxtail Myrtle, Myrtle, Myrtle Bonsai Tree, Sweet Myrtle, True Myrtle, True Roma
“The fruits are edible.” — Myrtus communis (Common Myrtle, Foxtail Myrtle, Myrtle, Myrtle Bonsai Tree, Sweet Myrtle, True Myrtle, True Roma
“When grown indoors, scale, mealybug or whitefly can occur when the conditions include a warm room with low light and moisture.” — Myrtus communis (Common Myrtle, Foxtail Myrtle, Myrtle, Myrtle Bonsai Tree, Sweet Myrtle, True Myrtle, True Roma
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Where this comes from
- Name and place in the family tree: GBIF Backbone Taxonomy (CC BY 4.0)
- Fact sheet: 4 source pages, read and quoted by the OmniGrowers Librarian