Summary
A favorite ornamental shrub in Redlands is Myrtus communis "Compacta," sometimes called the dwarf myrtle, mini myrtle or sweet myrtle.
It is smaller but similar to the standard myrtle. Dwarf myrtle is a member of the Myrtaceae family and has been cultivated since ancient times. It is believed to be native to western Asia and became naturalized in the Mediterranean region, Europe, the African coasts, Iran and Afghanistan.See the full content of this document
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Dwarf Myrtle Makes Good Holiday Decoration
A favorite garden plant of ancient Rome, it was a symbol of beauty, love and happiness for the anci...
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