Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrub
Tree
Origin
Corsica, Sardinia
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada
Types
Myrtus communis
Japanese beech, European beech
Habitat
Mediterranean region
low mountains, shaded woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
4-9
Sunset Zone
Not Availble
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
Habit
Bushy, Evergreen
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
Yellow green, Tan
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black, Blue
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Gold, Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
-
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Moist but well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Moisture
Dry soil, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Needs very little water, occasional watering once established
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Moist, Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Any balanced general purpose fertilizer
Compost, Fertilize the soil before planting
Pests and Diseases
Healthy tree
Aphids, Beech bark disease, fungus, Mildew, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Moisture
Drought, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds, songbirds
Allergy
-
Itchiness, Pulmonary oedema, Sinuses
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Good for skin
Speed hair growth, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds
Air purification, Shadow Tree, Wild areas
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, anti-cancer, Antidiabetic, Heart problems, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Thyroid problems
Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Digestion problems, Headache, Kidney problems, Pain killer
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Leaves, Sap, Wood
Other Uses
Used as essential oil, Used in herbal medicines
Decorative veneers, flooring, paneling, Grown for shade, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
Myrtus communis
FAGUS grandifolia
Common Name
Common Myrtle
American Beech
In Hindi
Common myrtle
अमेरिकन बीच
In German
Myrte
Amerikanische Buche
In French
Myrtus communis
Hêtre à grandes feuilles
In Spanish
Myrtus communis
Fagus grandifolia, el haya americana
In Greek
κοινή μυρτιά
american οξιάς
In Portuguese
murta comum
faia americano
In Polish
Mirt zwyczajny
Buk wielkolistny
In Latin
myrto Common
Latin fagi
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Myrtaceae
Fagaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Common Myrtle and American Beech
Season and care of Common Myrtle and American Beech is important to know. While considering everything about Common Myrtle and American Beech Care, growing season is an essential factor. Common Myrtle season is Summer and American Beech season is Summer. The type of soil for Common Myrtle is Clay, Loam, Sand and for American Beech is Loam, Well drained while the PH of soil for Common Myrtle is Acidic, Neutral and for American Beech is Acidic, Neutral.
Common Myrtle and American Beech Physical Information
Common Myrtle and American Beech physical information is very important for comparison. Common Myrtle height is 200.00 cm and width 200.00 cm whereas American Beech height is 800.00 cm and width 500.00 cm. The color specification of Common Myrtle and American Beech are as follows:
Common Myrtle flower color: White
Common Myrtle leaf color: Green and Dark Green
American Beech flower color: Yellow green and Tan
- American Beech leaf color: Green
Care of Common Myrtle and American Beech
Care of Common Myrtle and American Beech include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Common Myrtle pruning is done Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and American Beech pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Common Myrtle needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer American Beech needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.