China Aster

Paperbark Tree

About China Aster and Paperbark Tree

China Aster

Paperbark Tree

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What is

Life Span

Annual

Type

Flowering Plants

Tree

Origin

China

Southeastern Asia, Australia

Types

Ribbon series, Milady aster

Melaleuca quinquenervia

Number of Varieties

355

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Habitat

Cold Regions

Warm and moist climatic conditions

USDA Hardiness Zone

3-99-15

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9 - 1

12-7

Sunset Zone

1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 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

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

20.30 cm610.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

25.40 cm610.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Yellow, Purple, Pink, Rose, Crimson, Blue Violet

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

Green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Dark Green, Plum

Shape

Leaf Shape

Arrowhead

Elliptic

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Fast

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 Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall

Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Wet Site, Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Never Over-water, Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering

Get enough water whenever the soil is dry

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Alternate Days

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Slightly Acidic

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loamy, Well drained

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Loamy, Well drained

Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

Compost, Well-rotted manure

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

fungus

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single, Double, Semi-Double

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Fine

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds, Hummingbirds

Allergy

Asthma

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Bouquets, Hanging Basket, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility, Very little waste

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Rheumatism

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

Part of Plant Used

Flowers

Bark, Flowers, Leaves, Wood

Other Uses

Decoration Purposes, Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, 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

Bedding Plant, Container, Cottage garden, Rock Garden, Showy Tree

Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CALLISTEPHUS chinensis

MELALEUCA quinquenervia

Common Name

China Aster

Cajeput Tree, Paperbark Tree, Punk Tree

In Hindi

चीन एस्टर

Paperbark tree

In German

China Aster

Paperbark tree

In French

Chine Aster

Paperbark tree

In Spanish

aster de China

Paperbark tree

In Greek

Κίνα Aster

Paperbark tree

In Portuguese

China Aster

Paperbark tree

In Polish

Chiny Aster

Paperbark tree

In Latin

Sinis Aster

Paperbark tree

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Asterales

Myrtales

Family

Asteraceae

Myrtaceae

Genus

Callistephus

Melaleuca

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Astereae

Subfamily

Asteroideae

Number of Species

1513

1 27800

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Properties of China Aster and Paperbark Tree

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

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Season and Care of China Aster and Paperbark Tree

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

China Aster and Paperbark Tree Physical Information

China Aster and Paperbark Tree physical information is very important for comparison. China Aster height is 20.30 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Paperbark Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of China Aster and Paperbark Tree are as follows:

China Aster flower color: White, Yellow, Purple, Pink, Rose, Crimson and Blue Violet
China Aster leaf color: Green
Paperbark Tree flower color: Light Yellow, Light Pink and Ivory
Paperbark Tree leaf color: Green and Dark Green

Care of China Aster and Paperbark Tree

Care of China Aster and Paperbark Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. China Aster pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 China Aster needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Alternate Days. Whereas, in summer Paperbark Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.