Common Name: Common Myrtle, Foxtail Myrtle, Myrtle or True Myrtle
Botanical Name: Myrtus communis
Hazard/Non-Hazardous: (In Progress to be Researched)
Medicinal Uses: (In Progress to be Researched)
Common Descriptions: 
Drought Tolerant
Erosion Controlling
Evergreen
Flowering
Frost Tolerant (14°F/-10°C)
Houseplant
High-Hedging Plant
Shrub 
Topiary 
Tree
Average Width Growth: 5 Feet - 10 Feet
Average Height Growth: 8 Feet - 16 Feet
Plant Spacing: 2 Feet - 3 Feet
Root System: Vertical, Non-Invasive
Average Years for Maximum Growth: 10 Years - 20 Years
Hardy Zones: 8A - 11A
Sun Exposure: Partial Sun - Full Sun
Soil Moisture: Well-Drained
Applicabe Soil: Gromulch or Potting Soil
Blooming Seasons: Summer
Fertilizing Season: Spring
Applicable Fertilizer: Rose & Flower 4-6-2 or All Purpose 4-4-4
General Plant Care Based on Experience:  
Always water plants for the first three days after transplant.  
Spring & Fall: Water every 2 - 3 days. Plants in containers will require water at least a day sooner.  If in containers, water every day during heat waves of temperatures above 90°F. Always check soil moisture if you are unsure. 
Summer: This is when temperatures rise above 90°F, therefore water every day. 
Winter: Water once - twice a week. Always check soil moisture if you are unsure. 
Plant is drought tolerant once established after 1 - 2 years.