Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
World, Pandemic, North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Southeastern Asia, Australia
Types
-
Melaleuca quinquenervia
Habitat
Bluffs, Sandy stream banks, Wooded slopes
Warm and moist climatic conditions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
9-15
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
H1, H2, 9, 12, 13, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Purple, Lavender, Blue Violet
Light Yellow, Light Pink, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium, Requires watering in the 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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
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
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Insects
Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Skin irritation
-
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Liver problems, Skin Disorders, Treatment of ulcers
Antibiotic, Cough, Headache, hemorrhoids, Respiratory Disorders, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Bark, Flowers, Leaves, Wood
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Used as a spice
Used as essential oil
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
IRIS cristata
MELALEUCA quinquenervia
Common Name
Crested Iris
Cajeput Tree, Paperbark Tree, Punk Tree
In Hindi
कलगी आइरिस
Paperbark tree
In German
Crested Iris
Paperbark tree
In French
Crested Iris
Paperbark tree
In Spanish
Crested Iris
Paperbark tree
In Greek
Crested Iris
Paperbark tree
In Portuguese
Crested Iris
Paperbark tree
In Polish
Czubaty Iris
Paperbark tree
In Latin
iubatum Iris
Paperbark tree
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Myrtales
Family
Iridaceae
Myrtaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Crested Iris and Paperbark Tree
Season and care of Crested Iris and Paperbark Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Crested Iris and Paperbark Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Crested Iris season is Spring and Summer and Paperbark Tree season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Crested Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Paperbark Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Crested Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Paperbark Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Crested Iris and Paperbark Tree Physical Information
Crested Iris and Paperbark Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Crested Iris height is 10.20 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Paperbark Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Crested Iris and Paperbark Tree are as follows:
Crested Iris flower color: White, Purple, Lavender and Blue Violet
Crested Iris leaf color: Green
Paperbark Tree flower color: Light Yellow, Light Pink and Ivory
- Paperbark Tree leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Crested Iris and Paperbark Tree
Care of Crested Iris and Paperbark Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Crested Iris 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 Crested Iris 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.