Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrub
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Trees
Origin
North Africa
Anatolia, Asia, Europe, Iran, Maghreb, Morocco, Norway, The Hiamalayas
Types
Not Available
Flowering Cherries, Sour Cherries, Sand Cherries, Sweet Cherries, Capulin Cherries
Habitat
Desert, Rocky Mountains
Forest edges, Wild, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
4-8
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
10-1
Sunset Zone
Not Availble
4, 5, 6, 7, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Bushy, Evergreen
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Black, Blue
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Orange
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Orange
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Orange
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loamy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Moist but well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Summer
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Moisture
Heat And Humidity, Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Never Over-water, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loamy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Moist, Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Don't prune in the fall, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in late winter, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
Any balanced general purpose fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Healthy tree
Aphids, Bacterial Canker, Black Knot, Brown Rot, Caterpillars
Plant Tolerance
Moisture
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Not Available
Swelling in the face
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Good for skin
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, anti-cancer, Antidiabetic, Heart problems, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Thyroid problems
Arthritis, Gout, Kidney problems, Rheumatoid arthritis, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Used as essential oil, Used in herbal medicines
Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Not Available
Botanical Name
Myrtus nivellei
Prunus avium
Common Name
Saharan myrtle
Cherry Tree
In Hindi
Saharan myrtle
चेरी का पेड़
In German
Saharan myrtle
Kirschbaum
In French
myrte subsaharienne
Cerisier
In Spanish
mirto subsahariana
Cerezo
In Greek
Σαχάρας μυρτιά
κερασιά
In Portuguese
murta Saharan
árvore de cereja
In Polish
mirt Subsaharyjskiej
wiśniowe drzewo
In Latin
myrto Saharan
Cherry
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Myrtaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Saharan Myrtle and Cherry Tree
Wondering what are the properties of Saharan Myrtle and Cherry Tree? We provide you with everything About Saharan Myrtle and Cherry Tree. Saharan Myrtle doesn't have thorns and Cherry Tree doesn't have thorns. Also Saharan Myrtle does not have fragrant flowers. Saharan Myrtle has allergic reactions like Not Available and Cherry Tree has allergic reactions like Not Available. 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 Saharan Myrtle and Cherry Tree and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Saharan Myrtle and Cherry Tree
Season and care of Saharan Myrtle and Cherry Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Saharan Myrtle and Cherry Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Saharan Myrtle season is Summer and Cherry Tree season is Summer. The type of soil for Saharan Myrtle is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Cherry Tree is Loamy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Saharan Myrtle is Acidic, Neutral and for Cherry Tree is Slightly Acidic.
Saharan Myrtle and Cherry Tree Physical Information
Saharan Myrtle and Cherry Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Saharan Myrtle height is 200.00 cm and width 200.00 cm whereas Cherry Tree height is 17.50 cm and width 17.50 cm. The color specification of Saharan Myrtle and Cherry Tree are as follows:
Saharan Myrtle flower color: White
Saharan Myrtle leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Cherry Tree flower color: White
- Cherry Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Saharan Myrtle and Cherry Tree
Care of Saharan Myrtle and Cherry Tree 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 Cherry Tree pruning is done Don't prune in the fall, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in late winter, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Saharan Myrtle needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Cherry Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.