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Myrtus communis


Myrtus communis (Myrtus communis (Common myrtle))



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Is this a Blueberry? a midsized shrubs that have clusters of white, bell-like flowers in spring and edible blueberries in summer. Leaves are pointed ovals, green and a bit leathery, that turn crimson in the fall. Depending on the variety, the dense shrubs are two to five feet tall and almost as wide. A mature bush can produce ten quarts of berries or more per year.

5 Nov, 2011

 

Thank you very much for your help, Drc726. It is, however Myrtus communis, the Common or True Myrtle.
I'd rather it were a blueberry right now, as their leaves are such an intense crimson. However, they couldn't be grown in that situation as the soil is so alkaline. :)

5 Nov, 2011



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This photo was taken at Horniman Museum and Gardens.

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