Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrub
Shrub
Origin
Corsica, Sardinia
Southeastern United States
Types
Not Available
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Mediterranean region
Bluffs, Coastal Regions, Stream side, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
5-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9-1
Sunset Zone
Not Availble
Not Available
Habit
Bushy, Evergreen
Spreading
Flower Color
White
White, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black, Blue
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Lemon yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Not Available
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Moist but well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Summer
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Moisture
Salt, Wind
Where to Plant?
Container, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Moist, Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Any balanced general purpose fertilizer
14-14-14 Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Healthy tree
Edema, Powdery mildew, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Moisture
Salt, Wind
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Good for skin
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds
Air purification, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, anti-cancer, Antidiabetic, Heart problems, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Thyroid problems
Antirheumatic, Colic, constipation, Piles
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Seeds
Other Uses
Used as essential oil, Used in herbal medicines
Used for making soaps
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Feature Plant, Foundation, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
Myrtus communis
AESCULUS parviflora
Common Name
Common Myrtle
bottlebrush buckeye, dwarf horse chestnut
In Hindi
Common myrtle
Bottlebrush Buckeye
In German
Myrte
Buckeye Putzer
In French
Myrtus communis
Bottlebrush Buckeye
In Spanish
Myrtus communis
bottlebrush Buckeye
In Greek
κοινή μυρτιά
bottlebrush Buckeye
In Portuguese
murta comum
Bottlebrush Buckeye
In Polish
Mirt zwyczajny
Bottlebrush Buckeye
In Latin
myrto Common
bottlebrush Buckeye
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Myrtales
Sapindales
Family
Myrtaceae
Hippocastanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Hippocastanoideae
Properties of Common Myrtle and Bottlebrush Buckeye
Wondering what are the properties of Common Myrtle and Bottlebrush Buckeye? We provide you with everything About Common Myrtle and Bottlebrush Buckeye. Common Myrtle doesn't have thorns and Bottlebrush Buckeye doesn't have thorns. Also Common Myrtle does not have fragrant flowers. Common Myrtle has allergic reactions like Not Available and Bottlebrush Buckeye has allergic reactions like Not Available. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Common Myrtle and Bottlebrush Buckeye and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Common Myrtle and Bottlebrush Buckeye
Season and care of Common Myrtle and Bottlebrush Buckeye is important to know. While considering everything about Common Myrtle and Bottlebrush Buckeye Care, growing season is an essential factor. Common Myrtle season is Summer and Bottlebrush Buckeye season is Summer. The type of soil for Common Myrtle is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Bottlebrush Buckeye is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Common Myrtle is Acidic, Neutral and for Bottlebrush Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Common Myrtle and Bottlebrush Buckeye Physical Information
Common Myrtle and Bottlebrush Buckeye physical information is very important for comparison. Common Myrtle height is 200.00 cm and width 200.00 cm whereas Bottlebrush Buckeye height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Common Myrtle and Bottlebrush Buckeye are as follows:
Common Myrtle flower color: White
Common Myrtle leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Bottlebrush Buckeye flower color: White and Pink
- Bottlebrush Buckeye leaf color: Green
Care of Common Myrtle and Bottlebrush Buckeye
Care of Common Myrtle and Bottlebrush Buckeye 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 Bottlebrush Buckeye pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Common Myrtle needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Bottlebrush Buckeye needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.