Myrtus communis 'Boetica'
Light: Morning sun with afternoon shade is ideal in Phoenix; tolerates full sun once established but avoid intense reflected heat.
Water: Moderate water in Phoenix; water deeply, then allow the upper few inches of soil to dry. Established plants tolerate some drought but need supplemental irrigation during prolonged summer heat.
Soil: Well-drained soil; sandy or loamy soil preferred. Tolerates alkaline soil, but avoid waterlogged planting sites.
Mature size: Approximately 6–10 feet tall and 4–8 feet wide; may grow larger with age under favorable conditions.
Bloom: Late spring through summer; flowering may be lighter in deep shade or with frequent shearing.
Evergreen / deciduous: Evergreen.
Growth rate: Slow.