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Myrtle

Myrtus communis

Field notes

Myrtus communis, the common myrtle or true myrtle, is an Old World species of flowering plant in the myrtle family, Myrtaceae. It forms an evergreen shrub.

Supports All

5 native animals
supported in the US

Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Omnivorous Platynota Moth, Red-striped Fireworm Moth, Discriminating Epiblema Moth 3
Plant eaters Animals that feed on it Glassy-winged Sharpshooter 1
Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors American Bumble Bee 1

Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided

Key traits

Layer: Trees
Light: Full sun Part shade
Moisture: Well drained Moist
Soil: Sand Loam Clay
Soil pH: Acid Neutral Alkaline
Drought tolerant: Yes
Deer resistant: Yes
Resists: Dry soil Heat
Habit: Mounding Rounded
Plant type: Shrub Tree

From NC State Extension.