Myrtus - Wikipedia
Myrtus communis, the "common myrtle", is native across the Mediterranean region, Macaronesia, western Asia, and the Indian subcontinent. It is also cultivated. The plant is an evergreen shrub or …
How To Grow And Care For Crepe Myrtle - Southern Living
Jun 16, 2025 · Here is your guide to caring for crepe myrtle (Lagerstroemia indica), a classic with showy summer flowers, attractive bark, and brilliant fall color.
How to Grow and Care for Common Myrtle - The Spruce
Jan 6, 2022 · Looking for a versatile evergreen? Learn to grow common myrtle (Myrtus communis) as an outdoor shrub or tree or an indoor bonsai specimen.
Myrtle Trees: Fragrant Evergreen Shrubs, Varieties & Uses - Tree …
Myrtle trees, known for their rich history and myriad benefits, have captivated gardeners, landscapers, and tree enthusiasts for centuries. These evergreen trees and shrubs from the Myrtus genus are a …
How to Plant and Grow Myrtle - Better Homes & Gardens
Jun 2, 2025 · Depending on the cultivar, myrtle can be grown as a container plant, bonsai, small shrub, or tree. It is drought-tolerant, deer-resistant, and amenable to frequent pruning, which makes it an …
Myrtle tree: care, uses, and all its benefits
Myrtle is an evergreen shrub native to the Mediterranean with aromatic flowers and edible fruits. It requires well-drained soil, sun exposure and spaced watering, and is very resistant to drought. Its …
Crepe Myrtle Trees: Planting, Growing, and Caring for Crepe Myrtles
2 days ago · From choosing the right spot to planting and care tips, here’s how to grow crepe myrtles without a hitch. Crepe myrtles are a group of about fifty species of flowering shrubs and small trees …
What Is a Myrtle Tree? History, Uses, and Identification
5 days ago · The myrtle tree, botanically known as Myrtus communis, is a fragrant evergreen shrub or small tree steeped in history and Mediterranean tradition. Its small, glossy leaves release a distinct, …
How to grow a myrtle tree: A Comprehensive Guide - Olivia’s Garden
Feb 9, 2025 · Myrtle (Myrtus communis), an evergreen shrub native to the Mediterranean, has been cultivated in Britain since the 16th century. Known for its fragrant, oval green leaves and delicate …
Myrtle | Evergreen shrub, Mediterranean, aromatic | Britannica
The aromatic common myrtle (M. communis) is native to the Mediterranean region and the Middle East and is cultivated in southern England and the warmer regions of North America.