Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrub
Shrub
Origin
North Africa
Japan
Types
Not Available
not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Desert, Rocky Mountains
All sorts of environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
4-8
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
8-5
Sunset Zone
Not Availble
A3, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Bushy, Evergreen
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
Yellow, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Black, Blue
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Crimson, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Red, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Red, Dark Red, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Acuminate
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Moisture
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Average Water Needs
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
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Any balanced general purpose fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Healthy tree
Free of serious pests and diseases
Plant Tolerance
Moisture
Drought, Pollution
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Not Available
Unknown
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Cottage Garden, Informal Hedge, Ornamental use
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
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Not Available
Other Uses
Used as essential oil, Used in herbal medicines
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Container, Edging, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Myrtus nivellei
BERBERIS thunbergii f. atropurpurea 'Crimson Pygmy'
Common Name
Saharan myrtle
Japanese Burberry
In Hindi
Saharan myrtle
crimson pygmy
In German
Saharan myrtle
crimson pygmy
In French
myrte subsaharienne
crimson pygmy
In Spanish
mirto subsahariana
crimson pygmy
In Greek
Σαχάρας μυρτιά
crimson pygmy
In Portuguese
murta Saharan
crimson pygmy
In Polish
mirt Subsaharyjskiej
crimson pygmy
In Latin
myrto Saharan
crimson pygmy
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Myrtales
Ranunculales
Family
Myrtaceae
Berberidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Saharan Myrtle and Crimson Pygmy
Wondering what are the properties of Saharan Myrtle and Crimson Pygmy? We provide you with everything About Saharan Myrtle and Crimson Pygmy. Saharan Myrtle doesn't have thorns and Crimson Pygmy doesn't have thorns. Also Saharan Myrtle does not have fragrant flowers. Saharan Myrtle has allergic reactions like Not Available and Crimson Pygmy 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 Crimson Pygmy and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Saharan Myrtle and Crimson Pygmy
Season and care of Saharan Myrtle and Crimson Pygmy is important to know. While considering everything about Saharan Myrtle and Crimson Pygmy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Saharan Myrtle season is Summer and Crimson Pygmy season is Summer. The type of soil for Saharan Myrtle is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Crimson Pygmy is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Saharan Myrtle is Acidic, Neutral and for Crimson Pygmy is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Saharan Myrtle and Crimson Pygmy Physical Information
Saharan Myrtle and Crimson Pygmy physical information is very important for comparison. Saharan Myrtle height is 200.00 cm and width 200.00 cm whereas Crimson Pygmy height is 45.70 cm and width 61.00 cm. The color specification of Saharan Myrtle and Crimson Pygmy are as follows:
Saharan Myrtle flower color: White
Saharan Myrtle leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Crimson Pygmy flower color: Yellow and Yellow green
- Crimson Pygmy leaf color: Crimson and Dark Red
Care of Saharan Myrtle and Crimson Pygmy
Care of Saharan Myrtle and Crimson Pygmy 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 Crimson Pygmy pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Saharan Myrtle needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Crimson Pygmy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.