Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrub
Tree
Origin
North Africa
Western United States, Northwestern United States, California, Canada
Types
Myrtus nivellei
Black Maple, Mountain Maple,
Norway Maple
Habitat
Desert, Rocky Mountains
Riverbanks, Stream side
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
5-9
Sunset Zone
Not Availble
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Bushy, Evergreen
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
Yellow, Red, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black, Blue
Yellow, Red, Green, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Light Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Gold
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
-
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Irregular
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Moist but well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Summer
Early Spring, Spring
Where to Plant?
Container, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist, 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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Moist, Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Any balanced general purpose fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Healthy tree
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Moisture
-
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Bees, Birds, Flying insects, Insects
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Good for skin
Improve hair condition
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, anti-cancer, Antidiabetic, Heart problems, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Thyroid problems
Tonic, tuberculosis
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers, Sap, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Used as essential oil, Used in herbal medicines
Application in Furniture, Basketary, Can be made into a herbal tea, Decorative veneers, flooring, paneling, Edible syrup, Fibre, Making piano frames, Used as firewood, Used as fuel, Used in salads
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
Myrtus nivellei
ACER macrophyllum
Common Name
Saharan myrtle
Big-leaf Maple, Oregon Maple, Pacific Maple
In Hindi
Saharan myrtle
बड़ा पत्ता मेपल के पेड़
In German
Saharan myrtle
Big Blatt Ahornbaum
In French
myrte subsaharienne
Grande feuille Érable
In Spanish
mirto subsahariana
Gran hoja del árbol de arce
In Greek
Σαχάρας μυρτιά
δέντρο Maple μεγάλο φύλλο
In Portuguese
murta Saharan
Árvore de bordo Folha grande
In Polish
mirt Subsaharyjskiej
Duży liść klonowy
In Latin
myrto Saharan
Big Maple folia ligni
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Myrtales
Sapindales
Family
Myrtaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Saharan Myrtle and Big leaf Maple
Season and care of Saharan Myrtle and Big leaf Maple is important to know. While considering everything about Saharan Myrtle and Big leaf Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Saharan Myrtle season is Summer and Big leaf Maple season is Summer. The type of soil for Saharan Myrtle is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Big leaf Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Saharan Myrtle is Acidic, Neutral and for Big leaf Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Saharan Myrtle and Big leaf Maple Physical Information
Saharan Myrtle and Big leaf Maple physical information is very important for comparison. Saharan Myrtle height is 200.00 cm and width 200.00 cm whereas Big leaf Maple height is 3,048.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Saharan Myrtle and Big leaf Maple are as follows:
Saharan Myrtle flower color: White
Saharan Myrtle leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Big leaf Maple flower color: Yellow, Red and Green
- Big leaf Maple leaf color: Light Green and Yellow green
Care of Saharan Myrtle and Big leaf Maple
Care of Saharan Myrtle and Big leaf Maple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Saharan Myrtle pruning is done Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Big leaf Maple pruning is done Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Saharan Myrtle needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Big leaf Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.