Description
This gorgeous ornamental tree has an abundance of dainty, aromatic leaves all year. Its star-like white flowers blossom in late summer with a wonderful fragrance that is loved by our bees. The Myrtle tree’s edible blueberries ripen in autumn and are treasured for their delicious spicy-sweet flavour. Traditionally, the berries make a delicious liqueur, Mirto.
Choose a dinky SMALL Myrtle (30+cm) or a stunning LARGE Myrtle (55+cm). See images.
You can upgrade your gift to a gorgeous hamper at checkout. Your tree gift will arrive with everything it needs to flourish.
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When you place your order a beautiful Myrtle tree, botanical name: Myrtus communis, will be freshly selected by our devoted gardeners here, before being carefully wrapped and placed in a luxury gift parcel.
A card with your personal message, the story of the Myrtle tree's ancient symbolism and a full care guide is also enclosed with your gift. Add a personalised brass heart, star or plaque (see images) engraved with your message so this special gift is always remembered.
PLEASE NOTE Your parcel travels in a clear recyclable bag so the couriers and recipients are aware a living tree is inside it and must be opened as soon as possible.
Symbolism
In Ancient mythology the Myrtle tree is sacred, especially to Aphrodite, Greek goddess of love and beauty, and symbolises love, harmony and joy. Myrtle trees were planted in Aphrodite’s temple gardens and she is often depicted with a Myrtle crown or wreath. For centuries, fragrant sprigs of Myrtle have been included in a wedding bouquet to symbolise the bride’s love and beauty, it is still a popular European custom today.
Read more about the Myrtle tree's ancient symbolism here.
Tree Care
Your Myrtle tree will happily grow in its organic pot for the next few weeks, just place it in a sunny spot outside or in an unheated greenhouse. Your Myrtle is not suitable to grow indoors. It can tolerate winter temperatures as low as -5C, so if it is very chilly place it somewhere more sheltered, like a front doorstep.
Myrtle appreciate being drenched with water (fresh rain water is best) only when the soil is dry. We have added nutrients to your Myrtle tree’s compost to create the perfect balance of nourishment; this organic goodness will slowly release into the soil to ensure your tree continues to flourish. Plant your Myrtle tree (still in its organic pot so the roots are not disturbed) in a flower pot, 15-18cm wide and with holes for drainage. Place in a sunny spot in the garden. Your Myrtle should not be planted in the ground as its roots may become too wet.
Myrtle trees enjoy being lightly pruned in late spring to encourage new growth and may be clipped into a formal topiary shape. They can reach a height of 2 metres in 10 years, if allowed to grow naturally.
The Present Tree's Organic Plant Care Kit is packed with all the health-boosting goodness suitable for your Myrtle tree. Click here for more details.
