Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Myrtaceae

Genus:

Myrcia

Species:

Myrcia martorellii

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Shrub

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

may

Landscaping Shrub:

Yes

Native Range

United States: Puerto Rico

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, well-drained loamy soil

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

native to tropical regions, prefers humid conditions