Origin
Europe, Southern Asia, Western Asia
Southeastern Asia, Australia
Types
Fernleaf, Superdukat
Melaleuca quinquenervia
Habitat
Mediterranean region
Warm and moist climatic conditions
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
9-15
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 9, 12, 13, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Chartreuse
Light Yellow, Light Pink, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Sea Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Sea Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green, Plum
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Over-head watering, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water when soil is dry
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
Clay, 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
Less fertilizing
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Bugs, Insects
Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Avoid during Pregnancy
-
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Cancer, constipation, Diabetes, Dysentry, Immunity, Indigestion, Insomnia, Menstrual Disorders, Oral health
Antibiotic, Cough, Headache, hemorrhoids, Respiratory Disorders, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Bark, Flowers, Leaves, Wood
Other Uses
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in making beverages
Used as essential oil
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
ANETHUM graveolens
MELALEUCA quinquenervia
Common Name
Dill
Cajeput Tree, Paperbark Tree, Punk Tree
In Hindi
डिल प्लांट
Paperbark tree
In German
Dill Pflanze
Paperbark tree
In French
Dill usine
Paperbark tree
In Spanish
Dill Planta
Paperbark tree
In Greek
άνηθο φυτών
Paperbark tree
In Portuguese
Dill Vegetal
Paperbark tree
In Polish
Dill roślin
Paperbark tree
In Latin
Planta ingratis voratrinis dispensatur
Paperbark tree
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Apiaceae
Myrtaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Dill and Paperbark Tree
Season and care of Dill and Paperbark Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Dill and Paperbark Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dill season is Spring and Summer and Paperbark Tree season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Dill is Clay, Loam and for Paperbark Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dill is Neutral and for Paperbark Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Dill and Paperbark Tree Physical Information
Dill and Paperbark Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Dill height is 60.00 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Paperbark Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Dill and Paperbark Tree are as follows:
Dill flower color: Yellow and Chartreuse
Dill leaf color: Light Green and Sea Green
Paperbark Tree flower color: Light Yellow, Light Pink and Ivory
- Paperbark Tree leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Dill and Paperbark Tree
Care of Dill and Paperbark Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dill 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 Dill 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.