Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Annual
Origin
Western United States, California, Mexico
Southeastern Asia, Australia
Types
Calocedrus decurrens
Melaleuca quinquenervia
Habitat
low mountains, Mountain tops, Subtropical climates, Temperate Regions
Warm and moist climatic conditions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
9-15
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 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
-
Light Yellow, Light Pink, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
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
Green
Dark Green, Plum
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
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
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
-
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering, Water occasionally
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, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Insects
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Stomach pain
Antibiotic, Cough, Headache, hemorrhoids, Respiratory Disorders, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Bark, Flowers, Leaves, Wood
Other Uses
Making Perfumes, Used in pencil industry
Used as essential oil
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
CALOCEDRUS decurrens
MELALEUCA quinquenervia
Common Name
Incense Cedar
Cajeput Tree, Paperbark Tree, Punk Tree
In Hindi
Incense Cedar
Paperbark tree
In German
Zeder
Paperbark tree
In French
Encens Cedar
Paperbark tree
In Spanish
cedro de incienso
Paperbark tree
In Greek
θυμίαμα Κέδρος
Paperbark tree
In Portuguese
cedro de incenso
Paperbark tree
In Polish
kadzidło Cedar
Paperbark tree
In Latin
incensum Cedar
Paperbark tree
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cupressaceae
Myrtaceae
Genus
Calocedrus
Melaleuca
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Incense Cedar and Paperbark Tree
Season and care of Incense Cedar and Paperbark Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Incense Cedar and Paperbark Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Incense Cedar season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Paperbark Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Incense Cedar is Loam, Sand and for Paperbark Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Incense Cedar is Acidic, Neutral and for Paperbark Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Incense Cedar and Paperbark Tree Physical Information
Incense Cedar and Paperbark Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Incense Cedar height is 2,130.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Paperbark Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Incense Cedar and Paperbark Tree are as follows:
Incense Cedar flower color:
Incense Cedar leaf color: Green
Paperbark Tree flower color: Light Yellow, Light Pink and Ivory
- Paperbark Tree leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Incense Cedar and Paperbark Tree
Care of Incense Cedar and Paperbark Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Incense Cedar pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, 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 Incense Cedar 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.