Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrub
  
Tree
  
Origin
North Africa
  
Europe, Northern Africa, Western Asia
  
Types
Not Available
  
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
Not Available
  
5-8
  
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
  
8-4
  
Sunset Zone
Not Availble
  
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
  
Habit
Bushy, Evergreen
  
Oval or Rounded
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
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
  
Not Available
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Ovate
  
Maple shaped
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Summer
  
Spring, Summer, Fall
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Slow
  
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
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
No
  
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 Plants
  
  
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
  
  
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
Not Available
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Fine
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
Yes
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Butterflies
  
Not Available
  
Allergy
Not Available
  
Asthma
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
  
Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Good for skin
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
No
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
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
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Myrtales
  
Sapindales
  
Family
Myrtaceae
  
Aceraceae
  
Genus
Myrtus
  
Acer
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Hippocastanoideae
  
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.