Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants, Shrub
Origin
Europe, Northern Africa, Western Asia
Corsica, Sardinia
Types
A. campestre var. campestre - downy fruit
A. campestre var. leiocarpum (Opiz) Wallr. (syn. A. campestre subsp. leiocarpum) - hairless fruit
Myrtus communis
Habitat
Forest margins, gardens, Suburban areas, Woods
Mediterranean region
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
-9999
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Not Availble
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Bushy, Evergreen
Flower Color
Green, Light Yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Yellow, Light Pink, Light Green, Tan
Black, Blue
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Gold, Tan
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Moist but well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Late Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Moisture
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week, Requires watering in the growing season
Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Moist, Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in winter, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Any balanced general purpose fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Fungal Diseases
Healthy tree
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Moisture
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Acne, Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Sore Eyes
Antibacterial, anti-cancer, Antidiabetic, Heart problems, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Thyroid problems
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Sap
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Grown for shade, Used in Furniture, Used in making musical instruments
Used as essential oil, Used in herbal medicines
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
ACER campestre
Myrtus communis
Common Name
Field Maple, Hedge Maple
Common Myrtle
In Hindi
फील्ड मेपल
Common myrtle
In German
Feld-Ahorn
Myrte
In French
Maple terrain
Myrtus communis
In Spanish
arce de campo
Myrtus communis
In Greek
Το πεδίο Maple
κοινή μυρτιά
In Portuguese
bordo de campo
murta comum
In Polish
Klon polny
Mirt zwyczajny
In Latin
Field Maple
myrto Common
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Myrtales
Family
Aceraceae
Myrtaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
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Properties of Field Maple and Common Myrtle
Wondering what are the properties of Field Maple and Common Myrtle? We provide you with everything About Field Maple and Common Myrtle. Field Maple doesn't have thorns and Common Myrtle doesn't have thorns. Also Field Maple does not have fragrant flowers. Field Maple has allergic reactions like Asthma and Common Myrtle has allergic reactions like Asthma. 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 Field Maple and Common Myrtle and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Field Maple and Common Myrtle
Season and care of Field Maple and Common Myrtle is important to know. While considering everything about Field Maple and Common Myrtle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Field Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Common Myrtle season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Field Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Common Myrtle is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Field Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Common Myrtle is Acidic, Neutral.
Field Maple and Common Myrtle Physical Information
Field Maple and Common Myrtle physical information is very important for comparison. Field Maple height is 910.00 cm and width 910.00 cm whereas Common Myrtle height is 200.00 cm and width 200.00 cm. The color specification of Field Maple and Common Myrtle are as follows:
Field Maple flower color: Green and Light Yellow
Field Maple leaf color: Green and Light Green
Common Myrtle flower color: White
- Common Myrtle leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Field Maple and Common Myrtle
Care of Field Maple and Common Myrtle include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Field Maple pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in winter, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads and Common Myrtle pruning is done Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Field Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Common Myrtle needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.