Myrtus Communis || Common Myrtle || شجرة الميرتوس || Aromatic Evergreen Shrub for UAE & KSA

The Common Myrtle Tree (Myrtus communis) شجرة الميرتوس is a fragrant evergreen shrub or small tree, prized for its aromatic foliage, attractive flowers, and edible ornamental berries. Native to the Mediterranean region, this versatile plant has been cultivated for centuries for its culinary, medicinal, and ornamental purposes.

In late spring to early summer, Common Myrtle produces star-shaped white or creamy flowers that attract bees, butterflies, and other pollinators. The plant then develops round, fleshy berries that ripen to purplish-black or blue-black colors, which can be used in jams, jellies, syrups, or infused spirits.

🌿 Why Choose the Common Myrtle Tree?
✅ Aromatic, evergreen foliage with a fresh, herbal fragrance
✅ Attractive, star-shaped white flowers in late spring to early summer
✅ Edible, ornamental berries for culinary use
✅ Thrives in full sun or partial shade
✅ Suitable for garden beds, hedges, or containers
✅ Delivered healthy with premium soil & safe arrival guarantee

🌍 Specifications:

• Scientific Name: Myrtus communis

• Common Name: Common Myrtle, True Myrtle, شجرة الميرتوس

• Family: Myrtaceae

• Origin: Mediterranean region

• Height: 6-12 feet (1.8-3.7 meters)

• Spread: 4-8 feet (1.2-2.4 meters)

• Sunlight Needs: Full sun to partial shade

• Water Requirement: Medium (keep soil moist but not waterlogged)

• Soil Preference: Well-draining, slightly acidic to neutral soil

• Growth Rate: Medium

• Flowers: White, star-shaped, fragrant blooms

• Berries: Edible, purplish-black to blue-black ornamental berries

• Fragrance: Yes (herbal, fresh, and slightly spicy)

🌱 Care Tips:

• Plant in a sunny or partially shaded location with well-draining soil

• Water regularly to keep soil moist but not waterlogged

• Prune after flowering to maintain shape and encourage new growth

• Apply balanced fertilizer for shrubs during the growing season

• Mulch to retain moisture and suppress weeds

• Watch for pests like aphids, spider mites, and fungal diseases

🌴 What You’ll Receive:

• A healthy live Common Myrtle Tree (Myrtus communis) in a nursery pot

• Safe arrival guarantee from Plantroops Middle East

• Care guide for successful growth