The Sanctity of the Seventh Year in Myrtle
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Question
Does this year have the sanctity of the seventh year in myrtle?
Answer
Myrtle that is not intended for fragrance and was planted for the purpose of the mitzvah of the Four Species does not have the sanctity of the seventh year, although some are stringent about this for themselves.
Source
Tzitz HaKodesh, Part 1, Siman 15, in the name of Maharil Diskin; Derech Emunah, Chapter 7, in the name of the Chazon Ish
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