Broomsedge

Paperbark Tree

About Broomsedge and Paperbark Tree

Broomsedge

Paperbark Tree

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Annual

Type

Grass

Tree

Origin

United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas

Southeastern Asia, Australia

Types

Virginia water horehound

Melaleuca quinquenervia

Number of Varieties

-5

0 40000

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Habitat

Along Railroads, Barren waste areas, Hill prairies, Mined land, Pastures, Roadsides, Rocky glades, Sandy areas, Upland, Upland clay prairies, Upland sand prairies, Upland sandy savannas, Upland savannas, Upland soils

Warm and moist climatic conditions

USDA Hardiness Zone

5-89-15

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9 - 1

12-7

Sunset Zone

H1, H2, 9, 12, 13, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Clump-Forming

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

60.96 cm610.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

30.48 cm610.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Light Yellow, Light Pink, Ivory

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Sandy Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Light Green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Orange, Tan, Brown

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Tan, Sandy Brown

Dark Green, Plum

Shape

Leaf Shape

Grass like

Elliptic

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Summer, Fall, Winter

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

Bloom Time

Early Fall, Fall

Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Pollution, Drought

Wet Site, Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Divison, Root Division, Seedlings

Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Medium

Get enough water whenever the soil is dry

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

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 damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Insignificant

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

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

Sometimes

Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds, Butterflies

Birds, Hummingbirds

Allergy

Pollen

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification, Food for birds, Wildlife

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Back pain, Diarrhea, Frostbite, Itching, Piles, Sore Eyes, Sore throat

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

Part of Plant Used

Root, Seeds, Stem

Bark, Flowers, Leaves, Wood

Other Uses

Cattle Fodder, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant

Used as essential oil

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Dried Flower/Everlasting, Wildflower

Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

ANDROPOGON virginicus

MELALEUCA quinquenervia

Common Name

Broomsedge, Broomsedge Bluestem

Cajeput Tree, Paperbark Tree, Punk Tree

In Hindi

Broomsedge grass

Paperbark tree

In German

broomsedge Gras

Paperbark tree

In French

broomsedge herbe

Paperbark tree

In Spanish

hierba Broomsedge

Paperbark tree

In Greek

Broomsedge γρασίδι

Paperbark tree

In Portuguese

Broomsedge grama

Paperbark tree

In Polish

Broomsedge trawy

Paperbark tree

In Latin

Broomsedge herba

Paperbark tree

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Liliopsida

Magnoliopsida

Order

Cyperales

Myrtales

Family

Poaceae

Myrtaceae

Genus

Andropogon

Melaleuca

Clade

Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Andropogoneae

Subfamily

Panicoideae

Number of Species

113

1 27800

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Properties of Broomsedge and Paperbark Tree

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

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Season and Care of Broomsedge and Paperbark Tree

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

Broomsedge and Paperbark Tree Physical Information

Broomsedge and Paperbark Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Broomsedge height is 60.96 cm and width 30.48 cm whereas Paperbark Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Broomsedge and Paperbark Tree are as follows:

Broomsedge flower color:
Broomsedge leaf color: Green
Paperbark Tree flower color: Light Yellow, Light Pink and Ivory
Paperbark Tree leaf color: Green and Dark Green

Care of Broomsedge and Paperbark Tree

Care of Broomsedge and Paperbark Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Broomsedge 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 Broomsedge 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.