Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
Australia
Mexico, Central America
Types
Not Available
Male Papaya Tree, Female Papaya Tree, hermaphrodite Tree
Habitat
gardens, Mountain tops, Open Forest, Roadsides, Tropical regions, Woodlands
tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 21, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Pink, Rose
Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Light Pink
Green, Orange, Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water Deeply
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
No pruning needed, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove shoots, Remove short branches, Remove short twigs, Requires little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
14-14-14 Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution and Soil Compaction, Salt
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Ants, Bees, Hummingbirds
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Itchy eyes, Red eyes, Runny nose, sneezing, Sore eyes, Swelling, Watery eyes, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin, Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Making cosmetics, Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cold
Asthma, Bone strength, Cancer, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Heart problems, Inflammation, Skin Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Medicinal oil, Used as firewood, Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used for ship building
Cosmetics, Making Shampoo, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Tropical
Botanical Name
EUCALYPTUS sideroxylon
CARICA papaya
Common Name
Ironbark
Papaya
In German
Ironbark
Papaya
In French
Ironbark
Papaye
In Spanish
Ironbark
Papaya
In Greek
Ironbark
Παπάγια
In Portuguese
Ironbark
Mamão
In Polish
Ironbark
Papaja
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Order
Myrtales
Brassicales
Family
Myrtaceae
Caricaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Eucalypteae
Not Available
Subfamily
Myrtoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Ironbark and Papaya
Season and care of Ironbark and Papaya is important to know. While considering everything about Ironbark and Papaya Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ironbark season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Papaya season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Ironbark is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Papaya is Loam, Sand, Well drained while the PH of soil for Ironbark is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Papaya is Acidic, Neutral.
Ironbark and Papaya Physical Information
Ironbark and Papaya physical information is very important for comparison. Ironbark height is 910.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Papaya height is 457.20 cm and width 7.62 cm. The color specification of Ironbark and Papaya are as follows:
Ironbark flower color: White, Pink and Rose
Ironbark leaf color: Gray Green
Papaya flower color: Ivory
- Papaya leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Ironbark and Papaya
Care of Ironbark and Papaya include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ironbark pruning is done No pruning needed, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads and Papaya pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove shoots, Remove short branches, Remove short twigs and Requires little pruning. In summer Ironbark needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Papaya needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.