Common myrtle

Myrtus communis

Layer 2 · Understorey
Edible companion

Status by region

No restrictions recorded in the lists we checked.

Checked against the European Union list (Regulation 1143/2014) · Portugal's national invasive species list (Decreto-Lei 92/2019).

Information based on the cited sources, not legal advice — always confirm your local rules.

About

Native to the Mediterranean region, it is a dense and highly aromatic evergreen shrub. It plays a crucial role in multifunctional hedges, attracting pollinators and providing culinary berries.

See which trees common myrtle grows well with

Pick the central tree on your land and see the full guild.

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Needs

Water: Low
Light: Full sun
Size: Evergreen shrub up to 3 m
Mature diameter: 2 m
Soils: Clay, Loam, Sandy, Limestone
Climates: Hot, dry Mediterranean, Atlantic coast

Calendar

January
February — Planting
March — Planting
April
May
June
July
August
September
October — Harvest — Planting
November — Harvest — Planting
December — Harvest

Harvest
Planting

Medicinal use: The aromatic berries and leaves are edible, used as a condiment, in infusions and in the production of liqueurs.

Where to buy

Grows well with

Central trees this plant has already been paired with.

May grow well with

Suggestions worked out from growing conditions — same soil and climate, complementary layers and functions. These are not observed guilds; treat them as a starting point to try on your own land.