Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants, Shrub
Origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada
Corsica, Sardinia
Types
Ash leaves maple, Acer negundo califormicum tehachapi, Acer negundo Flamingo
Myrtus communis
Habitat
Anthropogenic, Floodplains, Forests, Shores of rivers or lakes, Terrestrial
Mediterranean region
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-8
-9999
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Availble
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Bushy, Evergreen
Flower Color
Red, Yellow green, Dark Red
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Black, Blue
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Yellow green, Brown
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green
Leaf Shape
Broadly Ovate
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Moist but well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Late Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Moisture
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Pot
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs watering once a week
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Moist, Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune every year, Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Any balanced general purpose fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Healthy tree
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Moisture
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Aphids, Birds, Squirrels
Butterflies
Allergy
Asthma, Runny nose, Skin irritation
-
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Acne, Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Air purification, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Antidote, Antiemetic
Antibacterial, anti-cancer, Antidiabetic, Heart problems, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Thyroid problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Decoration Purposes, Edible syrup, Used as essential oil, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Wood log is used in making fences
Used as essential oil, Used in herbal medicines
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
ACER negundo
Myrtus communis
Common Name
Ash-Leaved Maple, Boxelder
Common Myrtle
In Hindi
Boxelder tree
Common myrtle
In German
Boxelder Baum
Myrte
In French
arbre boxelder
Myrtus communis
In Spanish
árbol boxelder
Myrtus communis
In Greek
κουφοξυλιά δέντρο
κοινή μυρτιά
In Portuguese
árvore Boxelder
murta comum
In Polish
Boxelder drzewo
Mirt zwyczajny
In Latin
Boxelder ligno
myrto Common
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Myrtales
Family
Aceraceae
Myrtaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Boxelder and Common Myrtle
Season and care of Boxelder and Common Myrtle is important to know. While considering everything about Boxelder and Common Myrtle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Boxelder season is Spring and Fall and Common Myrtle season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Boxelder is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Common Myrtle is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Boxelder is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Common Myrtle is Acidic, Neutral.
Boxelder and Common Myrtle Physical Information
Boxelder and Common Myrtle physical information is very important for comparison. Boxelder height is 2,438.40 cm and width 1,524.00 cm whereas Common Myrtle height is 200.00 cm and width 200.00 cm. The color specification of Boxelder and Common Myrtle are as follows:
Boxelder flower color: Red, Yellow green and Dark Red
Boxelder leaf color: Green and Light Green
Common Myrtle flower color: White
- Common Myrtle leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Boxelder and Common Myrtle
Care of Boxelder and Common Myrtle include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Boxelder pruning is done Prune every year, Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Common Myrtle pruning is done Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Boxelder 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.