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Variegated myrtle is a new and superior variety for landscaping.

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Biological characteristics: An evergreen shrub of the genus Myrtus in the family Myrtaceae. The plant height is 2-4 m, with dense branchlets. The leaves are leathery, opposite, with golden yellow stripes, glossy, often 3-4 in whorls on the upper part of the branches, entire, with small oil dots, and fragrant when rubbed, with a leaf length of 2-5 cm. The flowers are axillary, pure white, and the flowering period in the Shanghai area is from late May to mid-June. The berries are blackish purple, and the fruit ripening period is from November to early December. Ecological habits: It prefers a warm, humid climate, likes light, and also tolerates partial shade. It has strong sprouting ability

Biological characteristics: An evergreen shrub of the genus Myrtus in the family Myrtaceae. The plant height is 2-4 m, with dense branchlets. The leaves are leathery, opposite, with golden yellow stripes, glossy, often 3-4 in whorls on the upper part of the branches, entire, with small oil dots, and fragrant when rubbed, with a leaf length of 2-5 cm. The flowers are axillary, pure white, and the flowering period in the Shanghai area is from late May to mid-June. The berries are blackish purple, and the fruit ripening period is from November to early December.

Ecological habits: It prefers a warm, humid climate, likes light, and also tolerates partial shade. It has strong sprouting ability, tolerates pruning, and has few pests and diseases. It is suitable for neutral to slightly alkaline soil and is suitable for planting in the Shanghai area.

Landscape application: Variegated myrtle grows luxuriantly and has strong adaptability. The whole plant is golden yellow all year round, with brilliant color and beautiful leaf shape. It is an excellent new type of colorful foliage flowering shrub. The myrcene contained in the plant also has a strong sterilizing effect. It can be widely used in urban and rural greening, and is especially suitable for green space planting in courtyards, parks, residential communities, and high-end residential areas. In landscape design, it can be planted in masses as color blocks or hedges, and can also be pruned into spherical topiary plants.

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