Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Europe, Eastern Europe, Southern Europe
Southeastern Asia, Australia
Types
-
Melaleuca quinquenervia
Habitat
Forest margins, gardens, Grassland, Homesteads
Warm and moist climatic conditions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-7
9-15
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
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
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Tolerances
-
Wet Site, Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
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 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
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
-
Birds, Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
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
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Groundcover, Rock Garden, Wall
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
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
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Ericaceae
Myrtaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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.