Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants, Shrub
Origin
Europe, Northern Africa, Western Asia
North Africa
Types
A. campestre var. campestre - downy fruit
A. campestre var. leiocarpum (Opiz) Wallr. (syn. A. campestre subsp. leiocarpum) - hairless fruit
Not Available
Habitat
Forest margins, gardens, Suburban areas, Woods
Desert, Rocky Mountains
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
8-4
Not Available
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
Not Available
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
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Butterflies
Allergy
Asthma
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
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 nivellei
Common Name
Field Maple, Hedge Maple
Saharan myrtle
In Hindi
फील्ड मेपल
Saharan myrtle
In German
Feld-Ahorn
Saharan myrtle
In French
Maple terrain
myrte subsaharienne
In Spanish
arce de campo
mirto subsahariana
In Greek
Το πεδίο Maple
Σαχάρας μυρτιά
In Portuguese
bordo de campo
murta Saharan
In Polish
Klon polny
mirt Subsaharyjskiej
In Latin
Field Maple
myrto Saharan
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Myrtales
Family
Aceraceae
Myrtaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
Not Available
Properties of Field Maple and Saharan Myrtle
Wondering what are the properties of Field Maple and Saharan Myrtle? We provide you with everything About Field Maple and Saharan Myrtle. Field Maple doesn't have thorns and Saharan Myrtle doesn't have thorns. Also Field Maple does not have fragrant flowers. Field Maple has allergic reactions like Asthma and Saharan 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 Saharan Myrtle and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Field Maple and Saharan Myrtle
Season and care of Field Maple and Saharan Myrtle is important to know. While considering everything about Field Maple and Saharan Myrtle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Field Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Saharan Myrtle season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Field Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Saharan Myrtle is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Field Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Saharan Myrtle is Acidic, Neutral.
Field Maple and Saharan Myrtle Physical Information
Field Maple and Saharan Myrtle physical information is very important for comparison. Field Maple height is 910.00 cm and width 910.00 cm whereas Saharan Myrtle height is 200.00 cm and width 200.00 cm. The color specification of Field Maple and Saharan Myrtle are as follows:
Field Maple flower color: Green and Light Yellow
Field Maple leaf color: Green and Light Green
Saharan Myrtle flower color: White
- Saharan Myrtle leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Field Maple and Saharan Myrtle
Care of Field Maple and Saharan 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 Saharan 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 Saharan Myrtle needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.