Myrtus communis

The plant is an evergreen shrub or small tree, growing to 5 metres (16 ft) tall. The leaves are 2–5 centimetres (1–2 in) long, with a fragrant essential oil.The flowers are white or tinged with pink, with five petals and many stamens that protrude from the flower. The fruit is a berry, blue-black when ripe.This species, and the more compact M. communis subsp. tarentina 
have won the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.

 

The plant




 

The plant, closeup




 

Berries on the plant




 

Berries macerated in alcohol to make Mirto liqueur

Water moderately, allowing the top 3cm to dry out between watering.

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Myrtus Communis

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