Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Tree
Origin
Europe, Russia
Southeastern Asia, Australia
Types
Symphytum officinale (common comfrey), Symphytum asperum (rough comfrey)
Melaleuca quinquenervia
Habitat
Cold Regions, stream banks
Warm and moist climatic conditions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
9-15
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 9, 12, 13, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Light Yellow, Light Pink, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange Red
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Green, Copper
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Dark Green, Plum
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
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
-
Wet Site, Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Root Division, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Water daily during growing season
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
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
14-14-14 Fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, can go long without fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Stem spot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Shallow soil, Sun
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Ants, Butterflies, pollinators
Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Antibacterial, Peripheral Edema
-
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Beautiful Skin, Reduce Bruises, Remove blemishes
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Fixes Nitrogen
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Diarrhea, Obesity, Osteoarthritis
Antibiotic, Cough, Headache, hemorrhoids, Respiratory Disorders, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Twigs
Bark, Flowers, Leaves, Wood
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Used as essential oil
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
Symphytum asperum
MELALEUCA quinquenervia
Common Name
Comfrey,Black Root, Blackwort, Bruisewort
Cajeput Tree, Paperbark Tree, Punk Tree
In Hindi
Blackwort
Paperbark tree
In German
Blackwort
Paperbark tree
In French
Blackwort
Paperbark tree
In Spanish
Blackwort
Paperbark tree
In Greek
Blackwort
Paperbark tree
In Portuguese
Blackwort
Paperbark tree
In Polish
Blackwort
Paperbark tree
In Latin
Blackwort
Paperbark tree
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Boraginaceae
Myrtaceae
Genus
Symphytum
Melaleuca
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Boraginoideae
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Season and Care of Comfrey and Paperbark Tree
Season and care of Comfrey and Paperbark Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Comfrey and Paperbark Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Comfrey season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Paperbark Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Comfrey is Loam, Sand and for Paperbark Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Comfrey is Acidic, Neutral and for Paperbark Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Comfrey and Paperbark Tree Physical Information
Comfrey and Paperbark Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Comfrey height is 20.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Paperbark Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Comfrey and Paperbark Tree are as follows:
Comfrey flower color: White and Light Pink
Comfrey leaf color: Red, Green and Copper
Paperbark Tree flower color: Light Yellow, Light Pink and Ivory
- Paperbark Tree leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Comfrey and Paperbark Tree
Care of Comfrey and Paperbark Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Comfrey pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems and Remove dead leaves and Paperbark Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Comfrey 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.