Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants, Shrub
Origin
Eastern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia, Australia
Corsica, Sardinia
Types
Mareer, Manjak
Myrtus communis
Habitat
Saline Soils, Sandy areas
Mediterranean region
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
-9999
Sunset Zone
H1, H2
Not Availble
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Bushy, Evergreen
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Gold, Orange Red
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green, Chocolate
Black, Blue
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full 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
Indeterminate
Late Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Moisture
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
Full Sun
Pruning
Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Remove damaged leaves
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
Root rot, Snails
Healthy tree
Plant Tolerance
Drought and Salt
Moisture
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Butterflies
Allergy
Dizziness, Throat itching, Vomiting
-
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics, used as a dye
Acne, Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Absorbs greenhouse gases, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Shadow Tree
Air purification, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Aging, Hair Loss
Antibacterial, anti-cancer, Antidiabetic, Heart problems, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Thyroid problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Making Shampoo, Showy Purposes, Used as Biofuel, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as essential oil, Used in herbal medicines
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
CORDIA subcordata
Myrtus communis
Common Name
Beach Cordia, Island Walnut, Kou, Sea Trumpet
Common Myrtle
In Hindi
Cordia subcordata
Common myrtle
In German
Cordia subcordata
Myrte
In French
Cordia subcordata
Myrtus communis
In Spanish
Cordia subcordata
Myrtus communis
In Greek
Cordia subcordata
κοινή μυρτιά
In Portuguese
Cordia subcordata
murta comum
In Polish
Cordia subcordata
Mirt zwyczajny
In Latin
Cordia subcordata
myrto Common
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Boraginaceae
Myrtaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Kou and Common Myrtle
Wondering what are the properties of Kou and Common Myrtle? We provide you with everything About Kou and Common Myrtle. Kou doesn't have thorns and Common Myrtle doesn't have thorns. Also Kou does not have fragrant flowers. Kou has allergic reactions like Dizziness, Throat itching and Vomiting and Common Myrtle has allergic reactions like Dizziness, Throat itching and Vomiting. 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 Kou and Common Myrtle and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Kou and Common Myrtle
Season and care of Kou and Common Myrtle is important to know. While considering everything about Kou and Common Myrtle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kou season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Common Myrtle season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Kou is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Common Myrtle is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Kou is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Common Myrtle is Acidic, Neutral.
Kou and Common Myrtle Physical Information
Kou and Common Myrtle physical information is very important for comparison. Kou height is 760.00 cm and width 670.00 cm whereas Common Myrtle height is 200.00 cm and width 200.00 cm. The color specification of Kou and Common Myrtle are as follows:
Kou flower color: White, Yellow, Gold and Orange Red
Kou leaf color: Green
Common Myrtle flower color: White
- Common Myrtle leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Kou and Common Myrtle
Care of Kou and Common Myrtle include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kou pruning is done Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness and Remove damaged leaves and Common Myrtle pruning is done Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Kou 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.