Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
China, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, The Hiamalayas
Southeastern Asia, Australia
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Melaleuca quinquenervia
Habitat
Forest margins, Hillside, Woods
Warm and moist climatic conditions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
9-15
Sunset Zone
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
H1, H2, 9, 12, 13, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Light Yellow, Light Pink, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Yellow, Yellow green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green, Plum
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Elliptic
Plant Season
Early Spring, Late Autumn
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Light
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
-
Wet Site, Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Use and maintain water-efficient soaker hoses, Water twice a day in the initial period
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Light
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune lower leaves, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Cercospora leaf spot, Mushroom root rot, Powdery mildew
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
-
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Antibiotic, Cough, Headache, hemorrhoids, Respiratory Disorders, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Bark, Flowers, Leaves, Wood
Other Uses
-
Used as essential oil
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
-
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
Hydrangea
MELALEUCA quinquenervia
Common Name
Hydrangea or hortensia
Cajeput Tree, Paperbark Tree, Punk Tree
In Hindi
Hydrangea
Paperbark tree
In German
Hortensie
Paperbark tree
In French
Hortensia
Paperbark tree
In Spanish
Hortensia
Paperbark tree
In Greek
υδραγεία
Paperbark tree
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
Paperbark tree
In Polish
Hortensja
Paperbark tree
In Latin
Hibiscus
Paperbark tree
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Hydrangeaceae
Myrtaceae
Genus
Hydrangea
Melaleuca
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Hydrangea and Paperbark Tree
Wondering what are the properties of Hydrangea and Paperbark Tree? We provide you with everything About Hydrangea and Paperbark Tree. Hydrangea doesn't have thorns and Paperbark Tree doesn't have thorns. Also Hydrangea does not have fragrant flowers. Hydrangea has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting and Paperbark Tree has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Hydrangea and Paperbark Tree and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Hydrangea and Paperbark Tree
Season and care of Hydrangea and Paperbark Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Hydrangea and Paperbark Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hydrangea season is Early Spring and Late Autumn and Paperbark Tree season is Early Spring and Late Autumn. The type of soil for Hydrangea is Light and for Paperbark Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hydrangea is Acidic and for Paperbark Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Hydrangea and Paperbark Tree Physical Information
Hydrangea and Paperbark Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Hydrangea height is 4.92 cm and width 11.00 cm whereas Paperbark Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Hydrangea and Paperbark Tree are as follows:
Hydrangea flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
Hydrangea leaf color: Green
Paperbark Tree flower color: Light Yellow, Light Pink and Ivory
- Paperbark Tree leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Hydrangea and Paperbark Tree
Care of Hydrangea and Paperbark Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hydrangea pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune lower leaves, Prune to stimulate growth and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Paperbark Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Hydrangea 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.