Mersinia

It is an evergreen shrub up to 3 m tall. The leaves of Mersinia are small and have a dark green glossy color. Its fruits can be either black or white. It blooms from May to August and its fruits ripen from October to January. Mersinia prefers sunny or semi-shady areas of the garden or balcony. It is a plant resistant to high temperatures. It needs regular watering, especially in summer. At the end of winter the myrtle is pruned to maintain its shape.