Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Asia, Europe, North America
Southeastern Asia, Australia
Types
Black Ash, Blue Ash, California Ash, Carolina Ash, European Ash
Melaleuca quinquenervia
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Warm and moist climatic conditions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
9-15
Sunset Zone
9, 12, 13, 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
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Light Yellow, Light Pink, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Dark Green, Plum
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Elliptic
Plant Season
All year
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Spring
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Drought, Pollution, Soil Compaction
Wet Site, Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Does not require lot of watering, Medium, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loamy, Sandy
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune in winter, Prune prior to new growth
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bark splits, Crown gall, Epicormic Sprouting, Woodpecker feeding
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Liver problems
Antibiotic, Cough, Headache, hemorrhoids, Respiratory Disorders, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem
Bark, Flowers, Leaves, Wood
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used as essential oil
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shady Tree, Showy Tree
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
Fraxinus
MELALEUCA quinquenervia
Common Name
Ash Tree
Cajeput Tree, Paperbark Tree, Punk Tree
In Hindi
राख पेड़
Paperbark tree
In German
Esche
Paperbark tree
In French
Frêne
Paperbark tree
In Spanish
Fresno
Paperbark tree
In Greek
δέντρο Ash
Paperbark tree
In Portuguese
Freixo
Paperbark tree
In Polish
Jesion
Paperbark tree
In Latin
Fraxinum
Paperbark tree
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Oleaceae
Myrtaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Ash Tree and Paperbark Tree
Season and care of Ash Tree and Paperbark Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Ash Tree and Paperbark Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ash Tree season is All year and Paperbark Tree season is All year. The type of soil for Ash Tree is Loamy, Sandy and for Paperbark Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ash Tree is Acidic and for Paperbark Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Ash Tree and Paperbark Tree Physical Information
Ash Tree and Paperbark Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Ash Tree height is 75.00 cm and width 45.00 cm whereas Paperbark Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Ash Tree and Paperbark Tree are as follows:
Ash Tree flower color: White
Ash Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Paperbark Tree flower color: Light Yellow, Light Pink and Ivory
- Paperbark Tree leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Ash Tree and Paperbark Tree
Care of Ash Tree and Paperbark Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ash Tree pruning is done Prune in winter and Prune prior to new growth and Paperbark Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Ash Tree 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.