Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrub
Tree
Origin
Corsica, Sardinia
China, Japan, Korea
Types
Myrtus communis
jiujiangense, horizontale
Habitat
Mediterranean region
Cold Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
5-9
Sunset Zone
Not Availble
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21
Habit
Bushy, Evergreen
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Light Yellow, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black, Blue
Red, Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Yellow, Red, Orange
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
-
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Moist but well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Moisture
Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
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, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
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
Prune every year, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Any balanced general purpose fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Healthy tree
Caterpillars
Plant Tolerance
Moisture
Drought, Dry soil
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
-
allergic reaction
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Good for skin
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, anti-cancer, Antidiabetic, Heart problems, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Thyroid problems
-
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
-
Other Uses
Used as essential oil, Used in herbal medicines
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
Myrtus communis
ACER buergerianum
Common Name
Common Myrtle
Trident Maple
In Hindi
Common myrtle
ट्राइडेंट मेपल
In German
Myrte
Trident-Ahorn
In French
Myrtus communis
Trident Maple
In Spanish
Myrtus communis
arce de Trident
In Greek
κοινή μυρτιά
Trident Maple
In Portuguese
murta comum
bordo Trident
In Polish
Mirt zwyczajny
Trident klon
In Latin
myrto Common
Trident Maple
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Myrtales
Sapindales
Family
Myrtaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Hippocastanoideae
Properties of Common Myrtle and Trident Maple
Wondering what are the properties of Common Myrtle and Trident Maple? We provide you with everything About Common Myrtle and Trident Maple. Common Myrtle doesn't have thorns and Trident Maple doesn't have thorns. Also Common Myrtle does not have fragrant flowers. Common Myrtle has allergic reactions like and Trident Maple 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 Trident Maple and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Common Myrtle and Trident Maple
Season and care of Common Myrtle and Trident Maple is important to know. While considering everything about Common Myrtle and Trident Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Common Myrtle season is Summer and Trident Maple season is Summer. The type of soil for Common Myrtle is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Trident Maple is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Common Myrtle is Acidic, Neutral and for Trident Maple is Acidic.
Common Myrtle and Trident Maple Physical Information
Common Myrtle and Trident Maple physical information is very important for comparison. Common Myrtle height is 200.00 cm and width 200.00 cm whereas Trident Maple height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Common Myrtle and Trident Maple are as follows:
Common Myrtle flower color: White
Common Myrtle leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Trident Maple flower color: Light Yellow and Yellow green
- Trident Maple leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Common Myrtle and Trident Maple
Care of Common Myrtle and Trident Maple 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 Trident Maple pruning is done Prune every year, 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 Trident Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.