Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants, Shrub
Origin
North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Corsica, Sardinia
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Mediterranean region
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
-9999
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14
Not Availble
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Bushy, Evergreen
Flower Color
Chartreuse
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Black, Blue
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Orange, Gold, Copper, Orange Red
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
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Green
Leaf Shape
Star Shaped
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Moist but well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Late Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Moist, Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune back the growing tips
Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Apply N-P-K
Any balanced general purpose fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Verticillium Wilt
Healthy tree
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Moisture
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Acne, Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Erosion control
Air purification, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Antispasmodic, Astringent, Opthalmic
Antibacterial, anti-cancer, Antidiabetic, Heart problems, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Thyroid problems
Part of Plant Used
Inner Bark, Leaves, Sap, Seeds
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as a preservative, Used for making black and brown dye, Used to make baskets, Used to make sweetener
Used as essential oil, Used in herbal medicines
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
ACER saccharinum
Myrtus communis
Common Name
Silver Maple
Common Myrtle
In Hindi
Silver Maple
Common myrtle
In German
Silver Maple
Myrte
In French
érable argenté
Myrtus communis
In Spanish
arce plateado
Myrtus communis
In Greek
Silver Maple
κοινή μυρτιά
In Portuguese
plátano de prata
murta comum
In Polish
Silver Maple
Mirt zwyczajny
In Latin
Acer
myrto Common
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Myrtales
Family
Aceraceae
Myrtaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
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Properties of Silver Maple and Common Myrtle
Wondering what are the properties of Silver Maple and Common Myrtle? We provide you with everything About Silver Maple and Common Myrtle. Silver Maple doesn't have thorns and Common Myrtle doesn't have thorns. Also Silver Maple does not have fragrant flowers. Silver Maple has allergic reactions like Mild Allergen and Common Myrtle has allergic reactions like Mild Allergen. 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 Silver Maple and Common Myrtle and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Silver Maple and Common Myrtle
Season and care of Silver Maple and Common Myrtle is important to know. While considering everything about Silver Maple and Common Myrtle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silver Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Common Myrtle season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Silver Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Common Myrtle is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Silver Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Common Myrtle is Acidic, Neutral.
Silver Maple and Common Myrtle Physical Information
Silver Maple and Common Myrtle physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Maple height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Common Myrtle height is 200.00 cm and width 200.00 cm. The color specification of Silver Maple and Common Myrtle are as follows:
Silver Maple flower color: Chartreuse
Silver Maple leaf color: Dark Green
Common Myrtle flower color: White
- Common Myrtle leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Silver Maple and Common Myrtle
Care of Silver Maple and Common Myrtle include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silver Maple pruning is done Prune back the growing tips and Common Myrtle pruning is done Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Silver Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Common Myrtle needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.