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About Alpine Heath and Paperbark Tree

What is

Life Span

Perennial
Annual

Type

Shrub
Tree

Origin

Europe, Eastern Europe, Southern Europe
Southeastern Asia, Australia

Types

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Melaleuca quinquenervia

Number of Varieties

15
0 40000
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Habitat

Forest margins, gardens, Grassland, Homesteads
Warm and moist climatic conditions

USDA Hardiness Zone

5-79-15
0 99
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AHS Heat Zone

7-5
12-7

Sunset Zone

2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 9, 12, 13, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Prostrate/Trailing
Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

20.30 cm610.00 cm
0 3900
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Minimum Width

30.50 cm610.00 cm
0 6350
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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink, Rose, Lavender
Light Yellow, Light Pink, Ivory

Flower Color Modifier

-
Bicolor

Fruit Color

Brown
Sandy Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green
Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green
Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Red, Green, Burgundy
Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Red, Green, Burgundy
Dark Green, Plum

Shape

Leaf Shape

Grass like
Elliptic

Thorns

Season

Plant Season

Spring, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium
Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained
Average

Bloom Time

Early Spring, Late Winter
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall

Repeat Bloomer

Tolerances

-
Wet Site, Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground
Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings
Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium
Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Over-head watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water when soil is dry
Get enough water whenever the soil is dry

In Summer

Lots of watering
Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate
Moderate

In Winter

Average Water
Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained
Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch
Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought
Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy
Showy

Flower Petal Number

-
Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

Edible Fruit

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

Fragrant Fruit

Fragrant Leaf

Fragrant Bark/Stem

Showy Foliage

Showy Bark

Foliage Texture

Fine
Fine

Foliage Sheen

Matte
Matte

Evergreen

Invasive

Self-Sowing

Attracts

-
Birds, Hummingbirds

Allergy

-
-

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification
Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

-
-

Edible Uses

Environmental Uses

Air purification
Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

-
Antibiotic, Cough, Headache, hemorrhoids, Respiratory Disorders, Rheumatism

Part of Plant Used

Whole plant
Bark, Flowers, Leaves, Wood

Other Uses

Used as Ornamental plant
Used as essential oil

Used As Indoor Plant

Used As Outdoor Plant

Garden Design

Alpine, Groundcover, Rock Garden, Wall
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

ERICA carnea
MELALEUCA quinquenervia

Common Name

Winter heath
Cajeput Tree, Paperbark Tree, Punk Tree

In Hindi

अल्पाइन हीथ
Paperbark tree

In German

Alpine Heath
Paperbark tree

In French

Alpine Heath
Paperbark tree

In Spanish

Alpine Heath
Paperbark tree

In Greek

Alpine Heath
Paperbark tree

In Portuguese

Alpine Heath
Paperbark tree

In Polish

Alpine Heath
Paperbark tree

In Latin

Alpini Heath
Paperbark tree

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Phylum

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Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Order

Ericales
Myrtales

Family

Ericaceae
Myrtaceae

Genus

Erica
Melaleuca

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Ericeae
-

Subfamily

Ericoideae
-

Number of Species

6013
1 27800
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Properties of Alpine Heath and Paperbark Tree

Wondering what are the properties of Alpine Heath and Paperbark Tree? We provide you with everything About Alpine Heath and Paperbark Tree. Alpine Heath doesn't have thorns and Paperbark Tree doesn't have thorns. Also Alpine Heath does not have fragrant flowers. Alpine Heath has allergic reactions like and Paperbark Tree 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 Alpine Heath and Paperbark Tree and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

Season and Care of Alpine Heath and Paperbark Tree

Season and care of Alpine Heath and Paperbark Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Alpine Heath and Paperbark Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Alpine Heath season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Paperbark Tree season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Alpine Heath is Loam, Sand and for Paperbark Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Alpine Heath is Acidic, Neutral and for Paperbark Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Alpine Heath and Paperbark Tree Physical Information

Alpine Heath and Paperbark Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Alpine Heath height is 20.30 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Paperbark Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Alpine Heath and Paperbark Tree are as follows:

  • Alpine Heath flower color: White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink, Rose and Lavender

  • Alpine Heath leaf color: Green

  • Paperbark Tree flower color: Light Yellow, Light Pink and Ivory

  • Paperbark Tree leaf color: Green and Dark Green

Care of Alpine Heath and Paperbark Tree

Care of Alpine Heath and Paperbark Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Alpine Heath pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Paperbark Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Alpine Heath needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Paperbark Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.