Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants, Shrub
Origin
-
Corsica, Sardinia
Habitat
All sorts of environments
Mediterranean region
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
-9999
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Availble
Habit
Twisted/Contorted
Bushy, Evergreen
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
Black, Blue
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Moist but well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Late Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Moisture
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Pot
How to Plant?
Budding, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Average Water Needs
Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Moist, Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut leaves after fall, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, fertilize in growing season
Any balanced general purpose fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacteria wilt, Fungal Diseases, Rats, Red blotch
Healthy tree
Plant Tolerance
Dry soil, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shallow soil
Moisture
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Itchy eyes, Respiratory problems
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Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Beautiful Skin, Good for the Scalp, Moisturizing, Remove blemishes
Acne, Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Food for animals, Insect Repellent, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Air purification, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Dysentry, Nutritive, osteoporosis
Antibacterial, anti-cancer, Antidiabetic, Heart problems, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Thyroid problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Animal Feed, Application in Handicrafts, Biomass for fuel, Oil is used for aromatherapy
Used as essential oil, Used in herbal medicines
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
Arbutus menziesii
Myrtus communis
Common Name
Arbutus
Common Myrtle
In Hindi
सदाबहार
Common myrtle
In German
Erdbeerbaum
Myrte
In French
arbousier
Myrtus communis
In Spanish
Arbitus
Myrtus communis
In Greek
κουμαριά
κοινή μυρτιά
In Portuguese
árbuto
murta comum
In Polish
mącznik
Mirt zwyczajny
In Latin
arbutus
myrto Common
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Family
Ericaceae
Myrtaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Arbutus and Common Myrtle
Season and care of Arbutus and Common Myrtle is important to know. While considering everything about Arbutus and Common Myrtle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Arbutus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Common Myrtle season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Arbutus is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Common Myrtle is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Arbutus is Acidic, Neutral and for Common Myrtle is Acidic, Neutral.
Arbutus and Common Myrtle Physical Information
Arbutus and Common Myrtle physical information is very important for comparison. Arbutus height is 460.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Common Myrtle height is 200.00 cm and width 200.00 cm. The color specification of Arbutus and Common Myrtle are as follows:
Arbutus flower color: White
Arbutus leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Common Myrtle flower color: White
- Common Myrtle leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Arbutus and Common Myrtle
Care of Arbutus and Common Myrtle include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Arbutus pruning is done Cut leaves after fall, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Common Myrtle pruning is done Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Arbutus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Common Myrtle needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.