Origin
Africa
Southeastern Asia, Australia
Types
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Melaleuca quinquenervia
Habitat
along watercourse, Banks, Barren waste areas
Warm and moist climatic conditions
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
9-15
Sunset Zone
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
Prostrate/Trailing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow
Light Yellow, Light Pink, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Yellow green
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Yellow green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green, Plum
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Elliptic
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Reduce watering once fruit are growing, Water in the early morning hours
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
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full 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
Aphids, Cucumber beetles, Fusarium wilt
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Ants
Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Dizziness, Mouth itching, Nausea
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Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Hair Conditioner, Stops hair loss
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antitussive, Digestive, Diuretic, Emetic, Febrifuge, Stomachic
Antibiotic, Cough, Headache, hemorrhoids, Respiratory Disorders, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Bark, Flowers, Leaves, Wood
Other Uses
For making oil for cosmetics
Used as essential oil
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
CUCUMIS melo 'Burpees Early Hybrid'
MELALEUCA quinquenervia
Common Name
Crenshaw Melon
Cajeput Tree, Paperbark Tree, Punk Tree
In Hindi
खरबूजा
Paperbark tree
In German
Zuckermelone
Paperbark tree
In French
Melon
Paperbark tree
In Spanish
Crenshaw Melon
Paperbark tree
In Greek
Crenshaw Melon
Paperbark tree
In Portuguese
Crenshaw Melon
Paperbark tree
In Polish
Crenshaw Melon
Paperbark tree
In Latin
Crenshaw Melon
Paperbark tree
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cucurbitales
Myrtales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Myrtaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Crenshaw Melon and Paperbark Tree
Season and care of Crenshaw Melon and Paperbark Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Crenshaw Melon and Paperbark Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Crenshaw Melon season is Summer and Fall and Paperbark Tree season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Crenshaw Melon is Loam and for Paperbark Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Crenshaw Melon is Neutral and for Paperbark Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Crenshaw Melon and Paperbark Tree Physical Information
Crenshaw Melon and Paperbark Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Crenshaw Melon height is 30.50 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Paperbark Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Crenshaw Melon and Paperbark Tree are as follows:
Crenshaw Melon flower color: Yellow
Crenshaw Melon leaf color: Green
Paperbark Tree flower color: Light Yellow, Light Pink and Ivory
- Paperbark Tree leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Crenshaw Melon and Paperbark Tree
Care of Crenshaw Melon and Paperbark Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Crenshaw Melon 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 Crenshaw Melon 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.