Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Southeastern Asia, India, China
Southeastern Asia, Australia
Types
Tropical Fruit Tree
Melaleuca quinquenervia
Habitat
Subtropical forests, Tropical Forests
Warm and moist climatic conditions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
9-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
H1, H2, 9, 12, 13, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Ivory
Light Yellow, Light Pink, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Yellow green, Brown
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Dark Green, Plum
Leaf Shape
Oblong or Lanceolate
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
-
Wet Site, Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
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, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead branches
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Put diluted fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Chlorosis, Susceptible to insect pests and moulds
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
-
Birds, Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Antidiabetic, Antifungal, antimicrobial, Astringent, Expectorant
Antibiotic, Cough, Headache, hemorrhoids, Respiratory Disorders, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Bark, Flowers, Leaves, Wood
Other Uses
Jam, Jelly, used in Indian cuisine in curries
Used as essential oil
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
DILLENIA indica
MELALEUCA quinquenervia
Common Name
Chulta, Elephant Apple
Cajeput Tree, Paperbark Tree, Punk Tree
In Hindi
Elephant Apple
Paperbark tree
In German
Elefant von Apple
Paperbark tree
In French
Elephant d'Apple
Paperbark tree
In Spanish
El elefante de Apple
Paperbark tree
In Greek
ελέφαντας της Apple
Paperbark tree
In Portuguese
Elefante da Apple
Paperbark tree
In Polish
Słoń Jabłko
Paperbark tree
In Latin
Elephant Apple
Paperbark tree
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Dilleniales
Myrtales
Family
Dilleniaceae
Myrtaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Elephant Apple and Paperbark Tree
Season and care of Elephant Apple and Paperbark Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Elephant Apple and Paperbark Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Elephant Apple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Paperbark Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Elephant Apple is Loam, Sand and for Paperbark Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Elephant Apple is Acidic, Neutral and for Paperbark Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Elephant Apple and Paperbark Tree Physical Information
Elephant Apple and Paperbark Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Elephant Apple height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,370.00 cm whereas Paperbark Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Elephant Apple and Paperbark Tree are as follows:
Elephant Apple flower color: Ivory
Elephant Apple leaf color: Dark Green
Paperbark Tree flower color: Light Yellow, Light Pink and Ivory
- Paperbark Tree leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Elephant Apple and Paperbark Tree
Care of Elephant Apple and Paperbark Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Elephant Apple pruning is done Remove dead branches and Paperbark Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Elephant Apple 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.