Myrtle communis 'Ball Topiary'

When people think of topiaries, visions of magnificent outdoor gardens often come to mind. This dwarf sweet myrtle will satisfy an indoor gardener's yen for shaping greenery into pleasing and/or unique shapes. A slow grower, it can also be made into a bonsai, given time, lots of indirect light, and patience. Sweet myrtle will do well outdoors in the summer with filtered sun, but it definitely needs to move indoors in the fall. Place it away from heater vents and fireplaces, in well-lighted rooms, and water when the soil surface begins to dry. Given the right conditions, myrtles may bloom indoors in the summer. 

Common Name: Sweet Myrtle, Dwarf Myrtle

Mature Size: 1 - 3 feet tall and wide

Growth Rate: Slow

Optimum Temperature:

• 65° F
• 70° F
• 75° F
• 80° F

Characteristics: NOT pet-friendly, good topiary or bonsai subject

Light: Well-lit room, no direct sun. South or west facing windows ideal.

Water Requirements: Water thoroughly when surface soil begins to dry

Foliage Color: Green

Bloom Color: White, though rarely blooms indoors

Bloom Time: Summer, though rarely blooms

Structure: Upright

Photos: Real images, not stock photos

Please Note: When Ground Shipping is selected, plants will be shipped on the following Monday to help maintain the plant quality.