Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrub
Tree
Origin
North Africa
Europe, Northern Africa, Western Asia
Types
Myrtus nivellei
A. campestre var. campestre - downy fruit
A. campestre var. leiocarpum (Opiz) Wallr. (syn. A. campestre subsp. leiocarpum) - hairless fruit
Habitat
Desert, Rocky Mountains
Forest margins, gardens, Suburban areas, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
5-8
Sunset Zone
Not Availble
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Bushy, Evergreen
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
Green, Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black, Blue
Light Yellow, Light Pink, Light Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Yellow, Gold, Tan
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
-
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
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
Early Spring
Tolerances
Moisture
Pollution, Soil Compaction
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
Needs watering once a week, Requires watering in the growing season
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, Prune in winter, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
Any balanced general purpose fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Healthy tree
Fungal Diseases
Plant Tolerance
Moisture
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Good for skin
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, anti-cancer, Antidiabetic, Heart problems, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Thyroid problems
Sore Eyes
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Bark, Sap
Other Uses
Used as essential oil, Used in herbal medicines
Grown for shade, Used in Furniture, Used in making musical instruments
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
Myrtus nivellei
ACER campestre
Common Name
Saharan myrtle
Field Maple, Hedge Maple
In Hindi
Saharan myrtle
फील्ड मेपल
In German
Saharan myrtle
Feld-Ahorn
In French
myrte subsaharienne
Maple terrain
In Spanish
mirto subsahariana
arce de campo
In Greek
Σαχάρας μυρτιά
Το πεδίο Maple
In Portuguese
murta Saharan
bordo de campo
In Polish
mirt Subsaharyjskiej
Klon polny
In Latin
myrto Saharan
Field Maple
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Myrtales
Sapindales
Family
Myrtaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Hippocastanoideae
Properties of Saharan Myrtle and Field Maple
Wondering what are the properties of Saharan Myrtle and Field Maple? We provide you with everything About Saharan Myrtle and Field Maple. Saharan Myrtle doesn't have thorns and Field Maple doesn't have thorns. Also Saharan Myrtle does not have fragrant flowers. Saharan Myrtle has allergic reactions like and Field Maple has allergic reactions like . 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 Field Maple and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Saharan Myrtle and Field Maple
Season and care of Saharan Myrtle and Field Maple is important to know. While considering everything about Saharan Myrtle and Field Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Saharan Myrtle season is Summer and Field Maple season is Summer. The type of soil for Saharan Myrtle is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Field Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Saharan Myrtle is Acidic, Neutral and for Field Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Saharan Myrtle and Field Maple Physical Information
Saharan Myrtle and Field Maple physical information is very important for comparison. Saharan Myrtle height is 200.00 cm and width 200.00 cm whereas Field Maple height is 910.00 cm and width 910.00 cm. The color specification of Saharan Myrtle and Field Maple are as follows:
Saharan Myrtle flower color: White
Saharan Myrtle leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Field Maple flower color: Green and Light Yellow
- Field Maple leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Saharan Myrtle and Field Maple
Care of Saharan Myrtle and Field 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 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. In summer Saharan Myrtle needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Field Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.