Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrub
Tree
Origin
Corsica, Sardinia
North America, United States, Northwestern United States, Alaska, California, Canada
Types
Not Available
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Mediterranean region
Lowland evergreen rainforest
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
4-7
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
7-1
Sunset Zone
Not Availble
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Bushy, Evergreen
Pyramidal
Flower Color
White
Yellow, Red, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black, Blue
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Dark 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
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Moist but well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Summer
Early Spring
Tolerances
Moisture
Maritime exposure, Salt water
Where to Plant?
Container, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Layering, Seedlings
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
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 leaves
Fertilizers
Any balanced general purpose fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Healthy tree
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Moisture
Maritime exposure, Salt water
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Insects, Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Good for skin
Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, anti-cancer, Antidiabetic, Heart problems, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Thyroid problems
Anodyne, Appetizer, Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers, Inner Bark, Sap
Other Uses
Used as essential oil, Used in herbal medicines
Used as a dye, used for making charcoal, Used for making informal hedge
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
Myrtus communis
ALNUS rubra
Common Name
Common Myrtle
Oregon Alder, Red Alder
In Hindi
Common myrtle
red alder
In French
Myrtus communis
aulne rouge
In Spanish
Myrtus communis
aliso rojo
In Greek
κοινή μυρτιά
κόκκινη σκλήθρα
In Portuguese
murta comum
amieiro vermelho
In Polish
Mirt zwyczajny
czerwony olcha
In Latin
myrto Common
red alnus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Myrtaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Common Myrtle and Red Alder
Wondering what are the properties of Common Myrtle and Red Alder? We provide you with everything About Common Myrtle and Red Alder. Common Myrtle doesn't have thorns and Red Alder doesn't have thorns. Also Common Myrtle does not have fragrant flowers. Common Myrtle has allergic reactions like Not Available and Red Alder 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 Red Alder and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Common Myrtle and Red Alder
Season and care of Common Myrtle and Red Alder is important to know. While considering everything about Common Myrtle and Red Alder Care, growing season is an essential factor. Common Myrtle season is Summer and Red Alder season is Summer. The type of soil for Common Myrtle is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Red Alder is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Common Myrtle is Acidic, Neutral and for Red Alder is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Common Myrtle and Red Alder Physical Information
Common Myrtle and Red Alder physical information is very important for comparison. Common Myrtle height is 200.00 cm and width 200.00 cm whereas Red Alder height is 1,370.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Common Myrtle and Red Alder are as follows:
Common Myrtle flower color: White
Common Myrtle leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Red Alder flower color: Yellow, Red and Coral
- Red Alder leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Common Myrtle and Red Alder
Care of Common Myrtle and Red Alder 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 Red Alder 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 Red Alder needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.