Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrub
Tree
Origin
Corsica, Sardinia
Eastern Asia
Types
Myrtus communis
Ever red , Crimson queen
Habitat
Mediterranean region
Shady Edge
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
5-8
Sunset Zone
Not Availble
A3, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Bushy, Evergreen
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black, Blue
Red, Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Light Green, Lime Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Lime Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Orange, Gold, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
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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, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Moist but well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Moisture
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
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
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 leaves
Fertilizers
Any balanced general purpose fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Healthy tree
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Moisture
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Beetles
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, 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
-
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
Myrtus communis
ACER palmatum 'Omurayama'
Common Name
Common Myrtle
Japanese Maple, Weeping Japanese Maple
In Hindi
Common myrtle
Weeping Maple
In German
Myrte
Weeping Maple
In French
Myrtus communis
Maple pleureur
In Spanish
Myrtus communis
weeping maple
In Greek
κοινή μυρτιά
weeping maple
In Portuguese
murta comum
chorando de bordo
In Polish
Mirt zwyczajny
płacz klonu
In Latin
myrto Common
weeping maple
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Eudicotyledones
Order
Myrtales
Sapindales
Family
Myrtaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Properties of Common Myrtle and Weeping Maple
Wondering what are the properties of Common Myrtle and Weeping Maple? We provide you with everything About Common Myrtle and Weeping Maple. Common Myrtle doesn't have thorns and Weeping Maple doesn't have thorns. Also Common Myrtle does not have fragrant flowers. Common Myrtle has allergic reactions like and Weeping 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 Weeping Maple and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Common Myrtle and Weeping Maple
Season and care of Common Myrtle and Weeping Maple is important to know. While considering everything about Common Myrtle and Weeping Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Common Myrtle season is Summer and Weeping Maple season is Summer. The type of soil for Common Myrtle is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Weeping Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Common Myrtle is Acidic, Neutral and for Weeping Maple is Acidic, Neutral.
Common Myrtle and Weeping Maple Physical Information
Common Myrtle and Weeping Maple physical information is very important for comparison. Common Myrtle height is 200.00 cm and width 200.00 cm whereas Weeping Maple height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Common Myrtle and Weeping Maple are as follows:
Common Myrtle flower color: White
Common Myrtle leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Weeping Maple flower color: Red
- Weeping Maple leaf color: Light Green and Lime Green
Care of Common Myrtle and Weeping Maple
Care of Common Myrtle and Weeping 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 Weeping Maple 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 Weeping Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.