Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Europe
Southeastern Asia, Australia
Types
-
Melaleuca quinquenervia
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Warm and moist climatic conditions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
9-15
Sunset Zone
A3, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 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
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow green
Light Yellow, Light Pink, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Lime Green, Sea Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gold, Copper, Bronze
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green, Plum
Leaf Shape
Elliptic and Ovate
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Transplanting
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
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
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
Beech tarcrust
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Antibiotic, Cough, Headache, hemorrhoids, Respiratory Disorders, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Tree trunks
Bark, Flowers, Leaves, Wood
Other Uses
Making chairs to parquetry (flooring) and staircases
Used as essential oil
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
Fagus sylvatica
MELALEUCA quinquenervia
Common Name
Copper Beech, European Beech, Purple Beech
Cajeput Tree, Paperbark Tree, Punk Tree
In Hindi
Copper Beech
Paperbark tree
In German
Copper Beech
Paperbark tree
In French
Hêtre pourpre
Paperbark tree
In Spanish
Copper Beech
Paperbark tree
In Greek
Copper Beech
Paperbark tree
In Portuguese
Copper Beech
Paperbark tree
In Polish
Czerwony buk
Paperbark tree
In Latin
Copper Beech
Paperbark tree
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fagaceae
Myrtaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Copper Beech and Paperbark Tree
Season and care of Copper Beech and Paperbark Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Copper Beech and Paperbark Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Copper Beech season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Paperbark Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Copper Beech is Loam and for Paperbark Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Copper Beech is Acidic, Neutral and for Paperbark Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Copper Beech and Paperbark Tree Physical Information
Copper Beech and Paperbark Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Copper Beech height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm whereas Paperbark Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Copper Beech and Paperbark Tree are as follows:
Copper Beech flower color: Yellow green
Copper Beech leaf color: Lime Green and Sea Green
Paperbark Tree flower color: Light Yellow, Light Pink and Ivory
- Paperbark Tree leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Copper Beech and Paperbark Tree
Care of Copper Beech and Paperbark Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Copper Beech 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 Copper Beech 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.