Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada, Central America
Southeastern Asia, Australia
Types
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Melaleuca quinquenervia
Habitat
Canyons, Dry areas, fencerows, Floodplains, Moist Soils, Old fields, open Woodlands, riparian zones, Roadsides, Thickets, Woodlands
Warm and moist climatic conditions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
9-15
Sunset Zone
-
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
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Dark Red, Dark Blue, Black
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Orange
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green, Plum
Leaf Shape
Oblanceolate , Ovate
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Wet Site, Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Root Division, Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
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
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
coma, dilation of pupils, Gastric, Respiratory problems, weakness
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Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cough, Sedative, Tonic
Antibiotic, Cough, Headache, hemorrhoids, Respiratory Disorders, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Bark, Flowers, Leaves, Wood
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as essential oil
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
PRUNUS serotina
MELALEUCA quinquenervia
Common Name
Black Cherry
Cajeput Tree, Paperbark Tree, Punk Tree
In Hindi
ब्लैक चेरी का पेड़
Paperbark tree
In German
Schwarz Kirschbaum
Paperbark tree
In French
Noir Cherry Tree
Paperbark tree
In Spanish
Negro del cerezo
Paperbark tree
In Greek
Μαύρο Cherry Tree
Paperbark tree
In Portuguese
Árvore de cereja preta
Paperbark tree
In Polish
Czarny Cherry Tree
Paperbark tree
In Latin
Prunus serotina ligno
Paperbark tree
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Myrtaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Black Cherry and Paperbark Tree
Wondering what are the properties of Black Cherry and Paperbark Tree? We provide you with everything About Black Cherry and Paperbark Tree. Black Cherry doesn't have thorns and Paperbark Tree doesn't have thorns. Also Black Cherry does not have fragrant flowers. Black Cherry has allergic reactions like coma, dilation of pupils, Gastric, Respiratory problems and weakness and Paperbark Tree has allergic reactions like coma, dilation of pupils, Gastric, Respiratory problems and weakness. 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 Black Cherry and Paperbark Tree and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Black Cherry and Paperbark Tree
Season and care of Black Cherry and Paperbark Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Black Cherry and Paperbark Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Cherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Paperbark Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Black Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Paperbark Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black Cherry is Acidic, Neutral and for Paperbark Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Black Cherry and Paperbark Tree Physical Information
Black Cherry and Paperbark Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Black Cherry height is 2,438.40 cm and width 914.40 cm whereas Paperbark Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Black Cherry and Paperbark Tree are as follows:
Black Cherry flower color: White
Black Cherry leaf color: Green
Paperbark Tree flower color: Light Yellow, Light Pink and Ivory
- Paperbark Tree leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Black Cherry and Paperbark Tree
Care of Black Cherry and Paperbark Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Black Cherry 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 Black Cherry 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.