Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
South America
Southeastern Asia, Australia
Types
V. × heilbornii
Melaleuca quinquenervia
Habitat
Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Warm and moist climatic conditions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
9-15
Sunset Zone
H1, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 9, 12, 13, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow green
Light Yellow, Light Pink, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Light Yellow, Yellow green
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, 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
Light Green
Dark Green, Plum
Leaf Shape
Palmate
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Indeterminate
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Vegetative Reproduction
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular 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, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove shoots
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
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
-
Birds, Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Digestive disorders
Antibiotic, Cough, Headache, hemorrhoids, Respiratory Disorders, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Bark, Flowers, Leaves, Wood
Other Uses
Used in making champagne
Used as essential oil
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
VASCONCELLEA x heilbornii
MELALEUCA quinquenervia
Common Name
Babaco, Mountain Papaya
Cajeput Tree, Paperbark Tree, Punk Tree
In Hindi
Babaco
Paperbark tree
In German
Babaco
Paperbark tree
In French
Babaco
Paperbark tree
In Spanish
Babaco
Paperbark tree
In Greek
Babaco
Paperbark tree
In Portuguese
Babaco
Paperbark tree
In Polish
Babaco
Paperbark tree
In Latin
Babaco
Paperbark tree
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Myrtales
Family
Caricaceae
Myrtaceae
Genus
Vasconcellea
Melaleuca
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Babaco and Paperbark Tree
Season and care of Babaco and Paperbark Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Babaco and Paperbark Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Babaco season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Paperbark Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Babaco is Loam, Sand and for Paperbark Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Babaco is Acidic, Neutral and for Paperbark Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Babaco and Paperbark Tree Physical Information
Babaco and Paperbark Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Babaco height is 180.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Paperbark Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Babaco and Paperbark Tree are as follows:
Babaco flower color: Yellow green
Babaco leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Paperbark Tree flower color: Light Yellow, Light Pink and Ivory
- Paperbark Tree leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Babaco and Paperbark Tree
Care of Babaco and Paperbark Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Babaco pruning is done Remove shoots and Paperbark Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Babaco 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.