Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrub
Fruit
Origin
Corsica, Sardinia
Hybrid origin, Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Southern Asia, Western Asia
Types
Not Available
Not avaialable
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Mediterranean region
Hillside, Mountain Slopes, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
5-8
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9-1
Sunset Zone
Not Availble
A1, A2, A3, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Bushy, Evergreen
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black, Blue
Red, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Yellow, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, 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
Soil Drainage
Moist but well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Summer
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Moisture
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Medium
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
Well drained
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 leaves
Fertilizers
Any balanced general purpose fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Healthy tree
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Moisture
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Not Available
Mouth itching, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Good for skin
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, anti-cancer, Antidiabetic, Heart problems, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Thyroid problems
Cancer, constipation, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Heart problems, Tooth ache
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as essential oil, Used in herbal medicines
Used As Food, 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
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
Myrtus communis
Malus domestica
Common Name
Common Myrtle
Apple, Cooking Apple, Crimson King Apple, Red Cider Apple, Red Eating Apple
In Hindi
Common myrtle
Cider Apple
In German
Myrte
Cider Apple
In French
Myrtus communis
Cider Apple
In Spanish
Myrtus communis
sidra de manzana
In Greek
κοινή μυρτιά
Cider Apple
In Portuguese
murta comum
sidra de maçã
In Polish
Mirt zwyczajny
Cider Apple
In Latin
myrto Common
Pupillam cisere
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Myrtaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Common Myrtle and Cider Apple
Season and care of Common Myrtle and Cider Apple is important to know. While considering everything about Common Myrtle and Cider Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Common Myrtle season is Summer and Cider Apple season is Summer. The type of soil for Common Myrtle is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Cider Apple is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Common Myrtle is Acidic, Neutral and for Cider Apple is Acidic, Neutral.
Common Myrtle and Cider Apple Physical Information
Common Myrtle and Cider Apple physical information is very important for comparison. Common Myrtle height is 200.00 cm and width 200.00 cm whereas Cider Apple height is 370.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Common Myrtle and Cider Apple are as follows:
Common Myrtle flower color: White
Common Myrtle leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Cider Apple flower color: White
- Cider Apple leaf color: Green
Care of Common Myrtle and Cider Apple
Care of Common Myrtle and Cider Apple 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 Cider Apple pruning is done 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 Cider Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.