Plant Details

Myrtus communis

Myrtle, Foxtail Myrtle

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General Information

Scientific name: Myrtus communis
Also known as: Myrtle, Foxtail Myrtle

Plant Properties

Layer: Shrub
Size: Small
Height: 4.50 m
Width: 3.00 m
Growth Rate: Moderate
Leaf: Evergreen

Growth conditions

USDA Hardiness: 9-11
Soil Moisture:
Moist, Wet
Soil:
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
pH:
Acidic Neutral Alkaline
Light:
Full sun

Usage properties

Edible part:
Fruit, Leaves, Condiment, Coffee, Tea
Edibility:
(3)
Medicinal:
(3)
Features:
Hedge

Description

Fruit - eaten fresh or cooked. It has a delightful flavor, is very aromatic, and resembles wild strawberries. The fruit has a diameter of about 15 mm. The leaves can be used as tea. The roasted seeds can serve as a substitute for coffee.

Harvest Data

Start Harvest: 01/09
End of Harvest: 31/10