Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrub
Tree
Origin
Corsica, Sardinia
Eastern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia, Australia
Types
Myrtus communis
Mareer, Manjak
Habitat
Mediterranean region
Saline Soils, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
10-15
Sunset Zone
Not Availble
H1, H2
Habit
Bushy, Evergreen
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
White, Yellow, Gold, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black, Blue
Light Green, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
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
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Moisture
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Average Water Needs
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
Pruning
Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Remove damaged leaves
Fertilizers
Any balanced general purpose fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Healthy tree
Root rot, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Moisture
Drought and Salt
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
-
Dizziness, Throat itching, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Good for skin
Making cosmetics, used as a dye
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds
Absorbs greenhouse gases, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, anti-cancer, Antidiabetic, Heart problems, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Thyroid problems
Acne, Aging, Hair Loss
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as essential oil, Used in herbal medicines
Making Shampoo, Showy Purposes, Used as Biofuel, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Edible, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
Myrtus communis
CORDIA subcordata
Common Name
Common Myrtle
Beach Cordia, Island Walnut, Kou, Sea Trumpet
In Hindi
Common myrtle
Cordia subcordata
In German
Myrte
Cordia subcordata
In French
Myrtus communis
Cordia subcordata
In Spanish
Myrtus communis
Cordia subcordata
In Greek
κοινή μυρτιά
Cordia subcordata
In Portuguese
murta comum
Cordia subcordata
In Polish
Mirt zwyczajny
Cordia subcordata
In Latin
myrto Common
Cordia subcordata
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Myrtaceae
Boraginaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Common Myrtle and Kou
Wondering what are the properties of Common Myrtle and Kou? We provide you with everything About Common Myrtle and Kou. Common Myrtle doesn't have thorns and Kou doesn't have thorns. Also Common Myrtle does not have fragrant flowers. Common Myrtle has allergic reactions like and Kou has allergic reactions like . 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 Kou and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Common Myrtle and Kou
Season and care of Common Myrtle and Kou is important to know. While considering everything about Common Myrtle and Kou Care, growing season is an essential factor. Common Myrtle season is Summer and Kou season is Summer. The type of soil for Common Myrtle is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Kou is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Common Myrtle is Acidic, Neutral and for Kou is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Common Myrtle and Kou Physical Information
Common Myrtle and Kou physical information is very important for comparison. Common Myrtle height is 200.00 cm and width 200.00 cm whereas Kou height is 760.00 cm and width 670.00 cm. The color specification of Common Myrtle and Kou are as follows:
Common Myrtle flower color: White
Common Myrtle leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Kou flower color: White, Yellow, Gold and Orange Red
- Kou leaf color: Green
Care of Common Myrtle and Kou
Care of Common Myrtle and Kou 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 Kou pruning is done Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness and Remove damaged leaves. In summer Common Myrtle needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Kou needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.