Myrtus Communis Brautmyrte

Myrtus Communis Brautmyrte Myrtus Communis L.

What is the plant

You can shape and mold it however you please; this low-maintenance shrub will surprise you with its versatility and beauty. Its white flowers have a long tradition of walking brides down the aisle.

Native to Europe and North Africa, this shrub is vastly spread throughout the Mediterranean region and is currently grown worldwide. It occurs naturally in forests and woods, and in the wild, it can live up to 300 years.

It has a dense top and many branches, dark green leathery leaves, and its identification is made better through its white five-petaled flowers white many stamens. It bears berry-like dark blue fruit that resembles blueberries in shape and color. It flourishes in spring, from June to October.

This shrub can be used for fences or ornamental gardens and can be manipulated to become a bonsai. It is fast-growing at the beginning of its life and will slow down after a few years. It is low maintenance, and leaves can be crushed for a fragrant essential oil. This plant is also known for its medicinal and culinary applications.

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Humidity

Dry

Lighting

Full Sun

Temperature

19°C - 26°C

Hardiness zone

8 - 10

Difficulty

Easy

Toxicity

Poisonous

Water
This plant is drought resistant. It needs watering at least once a week during the dormancy of cold periods and up to 5 watering a week during hot weather or sandy environments.
Sunlight
This plant thrives in full sun to partial shade (6 or more hours of direct sunlight).
Fertilizer
Not required.

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Soil
It prefers dry and well-drained soil that is still able to retain some moisture and is poor in organic matter.
Pruning
It usually doesn’t grow above 10 feet (3 m) but can sometimes reach 16 feet (5 m) so prune according to personal preferences. Since this plant can be molded into bonsais, low and spreading bushes, or upright trees, pruning will mostly be a question of aesthetics.
Propagation
Propagation can be done by seed in winter and by cuttings in June and July.

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Temperature
Myrtle Tree prefers warm temperatures but has a high tolerance to both hot and cold temperatures. It can sustain temperatures until 16 ºF (-9 ºC), but buds will die of frost burns below 43 ºF (6 ºC). The ideal temperature range is 60-78ºF (16-26 ºC).
Container
Depending on the desired effect, containers should be chosen accordingly, as bonsais and regular-sized trees require different pots.
Fun fact
It was considered a symbol of Aphrodite and Venus in Greek and Roman mythology, respectively. It is currently still associated with brides, innocence, love, and other feminine figures, as it is used in brides’ bouquets and, in some languages, is known as brides’ myrtle.
Additional
Myrtus communis has no toxic effects reported.
Popularity
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