Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
China
Southeastern Asia, Australia
Types
Tuscany, Royal Gem, Flavortop, Crimson Baby, Fantasia
Melaleuca quinquenervia
Habitat
Warmer regions
Warm and moist climatic conditions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
9-15
Sunset Zone
H1, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 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
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Red, Light Pink, Rose
Light Yellow, Light Pink, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Yellow, Red, Pink, Peach
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, simple, curved and folded
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
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
Spring
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Budding, Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
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
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
Fragrant Flower
Insignificant
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Hummingbirds, Insects
Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Bronchial-constrictions, Food Allergy, Urticaria
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Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Making cosmetics
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Aphrodisiac, Blood stasis and neurodegenerative diseases, Cancer, cholesterol-lowering, Combats Stress, Culinary Usage, Diuretic, Hair Loss, Hypokalemia, Obesity, Skin Disorders, Stomach pain, Weight loss
Antibiotic, Cough, Headache, hemorrhoids, Respiratory Disorders, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Bark, Flowers, Leaves, Wood
Other Uses
For making oil, Gum, Used as a dye, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as essential oil
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
PRUNUS persica nectarine
MELALEUCA quinquenervia
Common Name
Nectarine, Hardy Red
Cajeput Tree, Paperbark Tree, Punk Tree
In Hindi
आड़ू
Paperbark tree
In German
Dwarf Nectarine
Paperbark tree
In French
Dwarf Nectarine
Paperbark tree
In Spanish
Dwarf Nectarine
Paperbark tree
In Greek
Dwarf Nectarine
Paperbark tree
In Portuguese
Dwarf Nectarine
Paperbark tree
In Polish
Dwarf Nectarine
Paperbark tree
In Latin
Hardy Red
Paperbark tree
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Myrtaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Dwarf Nectarine and Paperbark Tree
Season and care of Dwarf Nectarine and Paperbark Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Nectarine and Paperbark Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Nectarine season is Spring and Paperbark Tree season is Spring. The type of soil for Dwarf Nectarine is Loam, Sand and for Paperbark Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dwarf Nectarine is Acidic, Neutral and for Paperbark Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Dwarf Nectarine and Paperbark Tree Physical Information
Dwarf Nectarine and Paperbark Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Nectarine height is 150.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Paperbark Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Nectarine and Paperbark Tree are as follows:
Dwarf Nectarine flower color: White, Red, Light Pink and Rose
Dwarf Nectarine leaf color: Green
Paperbark Tree flower color: Light Yellow, Light Pink and Ivory
- Paperbark Tree leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Dwarf Nectarine and Paperbark Tree
Care of Dwarf Nectarine and Paperbark Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dwarf Nectarine 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 Dwarf Nectarine 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.