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potted myrtle plant Buy Roman Myrtle Phoenix, AZ | Myrtus communisPhoenix's Best Fragrant Evergreen Privacy Hedge Roman Myrtle Roman Myrtle (Myrtus communis) is the Mediterranean evergreen that brings fragrance, texture, and lasting privacy to Phoenix Valley landscapes. Growing 68 feet tall with a naturally dense, upright form, it creates a lush green privacy screen that stays attractive year round with minimal maintenance. Clusters of small white fragrant flowers appear in spring and summer, followed by dark

Phoenix's Best Fragrant Evergreen Privacy Hedge — Roman Myrtle

Roman Myrtle (Myrtus communis) is the Mediterranean evergreen that brings fragrance, texture, and lasting privacy to Phoenix Valley landscapes. Growing 6–8 feet tall with a naturally dense, upright form, it creates a lush green privacy screen that stays attractive year-round with minimal maintenance. Clusters of small white fragrant flowers appear in spring and summer, followed by dark berries that attract birds. Whether you're building a privacy hedge in Scottsdale, adding a formal screen along a wall in Chandler, or creating a Mediterranean courtyard feel in Tempe — Roman Myrtle is the aromatic, low-maintenance choice that delivers results.

Roman Myrtle Plant Details

Attribute Detail
Scientific Name Myrtus communis
Common Names Roman Myrtle, True Myrtle, Mediterranean Myrtle
Mature Height 6–8 feet
Mature Width 4–6 feet
Growth Rate Moderate — 1–2 feet per year in Phoenix
Sun Full sun to partial shade. Handles reflected heat from walls.
Water Low to moderate once established. Drought-tolerant.
USDA Zones 8–11 (Phoenix is Zone 9b–10a)
Soil Well-draining. Adapts to Arizona caliche soils.
Foliage Evergreen — glossy, aromatic foliage year-round
Bloom Color White, fragrant; spring through summer

Roman Myrtle Uses in Phoenix Landscapes

Privacy Hedges and Screens

Roman Myrtle is one of the best medium-height privacy hedges available for the Phoenix Valley. Its naturally dense, upright growth fills in quickly to create a solid green wall between properties, along fences, and beside patios. Plant 3–4 feet apart for a continuous hedge — a 20-foot fence line needs 5–7 plants, a 40-foot fence needs 10–13 plants. Pairs beautifully with Purple Hopseed Bush for alternating texture and color along property lines.

Mediterranean and Formal Garden Designs

Roman Myrtle is a signature plant in Mediterranean, Italian, and Tuscan-inspired Phoenix landscapes. Its small, aromatic leaves, fragrant white blooms, and classic upright form give gardens a refined Old World elegance. Pair with Lavender, Rosemary, Dwarf Myrtle, or Desert Olive for an authentic Mediterranean aesthetic that thrives in Phoenix's dry heat.

Pool-Friendly Screening

Roman Myrtle's small leaf size and clean growth habit mean minimal pool debris — making it a popular privacy screen around pool decks in Scottsdale, Paradise Valley, and Gilbert. Its fragrant blooms add sensory appeal in outdoor living spaces. Plant 3 feet apart along the pool perimeter for a lush, private screen that reaches privacy height within 2–3 growing seasons.

Container and Topiary Applications

Roman Myrtle is one of the best shrubs for topiary and formal shaping in Phoenix. Its dense branching structure and small leaves take shearing beautifully, making it ideal for spiral, ball, and column forms in large containers. It's a long-lived container plant that rewards regular light pruning with increasingly dense, elegant structure.

Best Time to Plant Roman Myrtle in Phoenix

Fall (October–November) is the ideal planting window. Warm soil temperature encourages root development while cooler air reduces transplant stress. Plants have 6–8 months to establish before their first Phoenix summer. Spring (February–April) is the second-best option — just water more frequently as temperatures rise through May and June. Avoid summer planting if possible, as new root systems need careful management through Phoenix's extreme heat.

How to Plant Roman Myrtle

  1. Dig wide, not deep — 2–3x the root ball width, same depth to encourage wide lateral root spread in Phoenix's hard soils.
  2. Check for caliche — break through any hardpan layer to ensure proper drainage beneath the planting hole.
  3. Backfill with native soil — a 20% organic amendment blend is fine; avoid over-amending in caliche-heavy areas.
  4. Spacing — 3–4 feet apart for hedges and screens; 5–6 feet for individual specimen plants and topiaries.
  5. Water basin — build a 3–4 inch soil ring around the plant to direct irrigation to the root zone.
  6. Mulch — apply 2–3 inches of bark or gravel mulch to retain soil moisture and regulate root temperature through Phoenix summers.

Watering Roman Myrtle in Phoenix

First Year Watering Schedule

Weeks 1–2: Water every 1–2 days, deep and slow (20–30 minutes). Month 1–2: Reduce to every 3–4 days. Month 3–6: Water every 7–10 days (every 5–7 days during peak summer). After Year 1: Every 10–14 days in summer; every 3–4 weeks in winter. Roman Myrtle establishes quickly and becomes progressively more drought-tolerant as its root system expands through Phoenix's soil.

Drip Irrigation

Place one or two drip emitters (1–2 GPH) 18–24 inches from the trunk. Run for 30–45 minutes per session. For hedge plantings, space emitters evenly between plants. Established Roman Myrtle in Phoenix requires minimal supplemental water — particularly when planted with 2–3 inches of mulch to conserve soil moisture.

How fast does Roman Myrtle grow in Phoenix?

Roman Myrtle grows moderately fast in Phoenix — expect 1–2 feet of growth per year. Starting from a 5-gallon plant, it typically reaches privacy height (6+ feet) within 3–4 growing seasons. Planting a 15-gallon specimen gives you an immediate privacy presence.

Is Roman Myrtle drought tolerant once established?

Yes — once fully established after 1–2 growing seasons, Roman Myrtle is drought tolerant and handles Phoenix's dry summers with supplemental drip irrigation. It's more water-efficient than most traditional privacy hedges like ficus or photinia.

What's the difference between Roman Myrtle and Dwarf Myrtle?

Roman Myrtle (Myrtus communis) grows 6–8 feet tall and is ideal for privacy hedges and screens. Dwarf Myrtle ('Compacta') stays at 2–3 feet and is best for low borders, containers, and formal edging. Both have the same aromatic foliage and white flowers.

Does Roman Myrtle work in partial shade?

Yes — Roman Myrtle tolerates partial shade well, making it one of the few good privacy hedge options for north-facing or shaded walls and courtyards in Phoenix. It grows a bit slower in shade but maintains its dense form and fragrant blooms.

Does Roman Myrtle attract birds or wildlife?

Yes — the white flowers attract pollinators in spring and summer, and the small dark berries that follow are a food source for songbirds. Roman Myrtle is a beautiful, ecologically beneficial hedge choice for Phoenix wildlife gardens.

You May Also Like

Dwarf Myrtle — The compact 2–3 foot version of the same Mediterranean classic — ideal for low borders and container plantings.

Wax Leaf Privet — A faster-growing alternative privacy hedge with larger, glossier foliage and fragrant white blooms in spring.

Purple Hopseed Bush — A fast-growing bronze-purple privacy plant that creates dramatic color contrast alongside the green Roman Myrtle.

Green Hopseed Bush — Phoenix's most popular fast-growing privacy hedge — pairs beautifully with Roman Myrtle for mixed-texture screening.

Dwarf Pittosporum — A compact, fast-growing evergreen that complements Roman Myrtle in formal mixed hedge designs.

How Many Roman Myrtle Do I Need?

For a dense fragrant privacy hedge, space Roman Myrtle about 3.5 feet apart (its mature spread is 4 to 6 feet). For specimen plants or topiary forms, give each 5 to 6 feet. Use this table to size a hedge run:

Run Length Plants Needed (3.5 ft spacing)
10 ft 3 plants
20 ft 6 plants
30 ft 9 plants
40 ft 12 plants
50 ft 15 plants

Roman Myrtle Season-by-Season in Phoenix

  • Spring (Feb-Apr): Fresh growth pushes and the fragrant white bloom begins. A prime planting and topiary-shaping window.
  • Summer (May-Sep): Flowering continues into summer. It handles reflected heat off walls and, once established, stays drought-tolerant with modest drip. Monsoon humidity (Jul-Sep) asks for little extra.
  • Fall (Oct-Nov): Small dark berries form behind the flowers, feeding songbirds. Prime planting season for root establishment.
  • Winter (Dec-Jan): Reliably evergreen, holding its glossy aromatic foliage. Hardy to about 15°F and dependable through Valley winters.

At a Glance

✔ Evergreen   ✔ Drought-Tolerant   ✔ Heat-Loving (Reflected-Heat Tolerant)   ✔ Pool-Friendly (Low-Litter)   ✔ Low-Maintenance   ✔ Pollinator-Friendly   ✔ Cold-Hardy to 15°F

Plant It With

  • Dwarf Myrtle: The compact 2 to 3 ft version of the same myrtle, for a matching low border or edge.
  • Purple Hopseed: Bronze-purple foliage for dramatic contrast along the same property line.
  • Green Hopseed: A fast-growing green screen to mix in for quicker height and texture.
  • Dwarf Pittosporum: A compact evergreen that rounds out a formal mixed hedge.

Is Roman Myrtle Right for Your Yard?

Roman Myrtle suits full sun to part shade in well-drained soil with low to moderate water, and it is hard to beat for fragrant hedges, Mediterranean gardens, topiary, and pool screens. It is not a fit if you need an instant tall screen, since it grows at a moderate pace, or if the soil stays constantly wet.

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Shannon
Belleville, US
★★★★★ 5
Great entertainment, charges quickly!
Color: Orange
Super fun entertainment for dog! Toy ball charges quickly and the charge lasts for at least an hour of playtime for the dog. There are 2 modes. one mode Just lights up, which makes it easy for pet to chase it. The second mode not only lights up, but it also wiggles on the ground Randomly and speeds off in a direction on its own, which really makes it interesting for your dog or cat to follow! Once the ball is not touched for about thirty seconds, it goes dormant and it will stay like that As long as it's charged until somebody touches it, and then it starts up randomly lighting up and moving around the floor on its own And making a vibration noise. It's a lot of fun to watch the dog chase and play with, and it certainly keeps them entertained for a while! The laughs and fun entertainment are definitely worth it. The only downside is that my dog chewed off the soft fabric covering in about twenty minutes.And she's not a real big chewer. It looks better with the covering on it, but even without it, the ball works fine and she plays with it every day.So that is not a showstopper. But good to supervise your dog for safety.In case they are a chewer, and they decide to destroy the cover. But the ball works fine without the cover too!
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Shanna S.
Charlottesville, US
★★★★★ 4
Looooves her crazy new ball
Color: Orange, Color: Orange
Our 90lb mastiff/boxer mix Indie is very playful, curious and energetic. She needs toys that engage her and keep her busy. This ball does the job! We’ve had it for less than a week. Here’s what I love and what could be better: PROS: • She dog loves it. She whines for it. She gets absurdly excited when I get it out. She’s a bit of an anxious dog, but had zero problems with it inexplicably coming to life. • It lasts a while on a single charge, so it keeps her busy for a good long time. The longest we’ve used it at a stretch is an hour. • It’s pretty durable. She’s a super chewer (destroyed every “non-destructible” toy we’ve purchased for her), but the actual ball is hard plastic. She gnaws on it and it gets scratches, for sure. But she’s not going to chew it to pieces. • On carpet, it’s reasonably quiet. • It comes with a replaceable silicone button. • It’s easy to charge…just pull off the silicone button and the charging port is inside. • The silicone button is flush with the ball’s hard plastic surface, so there’s no way for her to pull the silicone button out and swallow it or get to the charging port. CONS: • Cover is worthless if your dog is a chewer. It goes on like an envelope with a Velcro closure. We took it off immediately. • Without the cover, it’s very noisy on hardwood floors. To us, it’s worth it. (Though, I work from home, so I might feel differently after the holiday vacation.) • She’s an XL dog, so she can fit the whole ball in her mouth easily and accidentally chomp down on the button and turn the ball off. Not a big deal, just something to know if you’ve got a Lab or larger dog. • With extended playtime, the two halves can come unscrewed, especially with a large dog who uses their paws/jaws on it a lot. Thankfully, it makes a loud buzzing noise when this happens, so we know we need to take it from her and screw it back together. Is this a potential danger? With the rechargeable battery inside, I’d say yes. But we also don’t let her play with this toy without supervision. So keep that in mind. Bottom line: It has its drawbacks, but it keeps her entertained and seems like it should last her at least 6 months with supervised play. Which is honestly REALLY good when we’re talking about Indie, Destroyer of Toys. I’d buy it again.
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T. Bock
Grantham, US
★★★★★ 3
Difficult/impossible to unscrew plastic cups (in order to recharge the vibrating/blinking device)
Color: Orange
Generally, I don't leave feedback on items purchased. However, in this case, I feel compelled to do so in hopes the mechanical engineers (of this product) will take my input to heart and ultimately modify it. First the pros... - I have 2 high-energy dogs (Jack Russell Terriers) who love their toys (e.g., chewing bones, tug-of-war, etc.) but usually get bored with them rather quickly. - This interactive PetDroid ball, however, keeps them busy for a long time. - In fact, my smaller dog (Max) knows its storage location and sits (as early as 6 AM) in front of the cabinet so that I give him "his ball". It keeps him busy for up to 1-2 hours at a time. - Max is literally addicted to the PetDroid ball... his determinant play with it makes me laugh all the time. Now, the cons... - After several days of play, the exterior looks chewed up quite a bit. That's no problem though. - Unfortunately, the interior "threads/grooves" of the two plastic cups (for closing/fasting) are very tiny. - Thus, after an hour-long hard play, it is almost impossible to unscrew the 2 plastic cups in order to recharge the interior device. - It appears the 2 cups somehow come off track and get realigned from the inside. - At that point, I cannot unscrew the PetDroid ball in order to recharge the device.... and without the blinking/vibration, this toy is no longer fun for play. - Ultimately, I had to place the bottom half of the ball into a vise and then use a plumbing wrench to untwist it. Proposed Solution: - Increase the size of the plastic cups' interior threads/grooves so that they won't get realigned/come off track. - This would mitigate the current dilemma of NOT being able to unscrew the ball in order to recharge it. In my view, this should be a relatively simple fix and significantly improve the durability of this product. Thank you for your time.
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Scott L.
Draper, US
★★★★★ 5
Good fun and entertaining!
Color: Orange
A really fun interactive toy for your dog! It's pretty erratic and really gets him chasing it. The included soft cover was kinda hard to install and then it's hard to turn it off and on with the cover on, I feel like the cover didn't really improve it at all, sure it's louder without the cover but I feel like dog also likes it that way, he likes loud squeaky toys and this thing making a bunch of noise is appealing to him. We have mostly hardwood floors so it really gets moving, I'm sure on carpet it would be a bit quieter and maybe even a bit slower to move around but on hard smooth surfaces this things can really get zipping around abd get some speed to make him chase it. Overall a fun and entertaining toy.
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bill a.
Birmingham, US
★★★★★ 5
Awesome
Color: Orange
Awesome Toy . My Jack is crazy over it. She usually get bored with others, but this toy still has her attention after a couple of weeks Runs a long time on a short charge. 👍🏻
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