Myrtus Communis ‘Compacta’ – Dwarf Myrtle Live Plant | 12 Inches Tall | Ships in 1 Gallon Pot Compact Evergreen Shrub | Fragrant Foliage | Great for Containers

Add classic evergreen beauty to your garden with this 12-inch tall Myrtus Communis ‘Compacta’, shipped in a 1-gallon nursery pot and ready to plant. This compact dwarf myrtle variety is prized for its dense growth, small glossy green leaves, and naturally tidy shape.

Perfect for containers, borders, patios, or formal garden accents, Compacta Myrtle stays neat and manageable while offering fragrant foliage and delicate white blooms in season. Its evergreen nature makes it an excellent year-round ornamental choice.

You will receive a plant similar in size and health to the one shown in the listing photos.

You will receive:
✔️ 1 live Myrtus Communis ‘Compacta’ plant
✔️ Height: approximately 12 inches
✔️ Shipped in 1-gallon nursery pot
✔️ Healthy, rooted shrub
✔️ Secure packaging for safe arrival

🌼 Growing Information

Common Name: Dwarf Myrtle
Botanical Name: Myrtus communis ‘Compacta’
Plant Type: Evergreen shrub
Growth Stage: Young established plant
Sun Requirements: Full sun to partial sun
Soil: Well-draining soil
Watering: Moderate; allow topsoil to dry slightly between watering
Mature Height: 2–3 feet tall
Mature Width: 2–3 feet wide
Growth Rate: Slow to moderate
Bloom Time: Late spring to summer
USDA Zones: 8–11
Container Friendly: Yes

💡 Care Tip: Plant in a sunny location for the best dense growth. Light pruning helps maintain its compact shape and encourages fuller branching.