Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
-
Southeastern Asia, Australia
Types
Eustis, Lakeland, Tavares
Melaleuca quinquenervia
Habitat
gardens, Woodlands
Warm and moist climatic conditions
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
9-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 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
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Light Yellow, Light Pink, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Yellow, Yellow green
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, 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
Light Green
Dark Green, Plum
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Late Spring, Early Summer
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings
Get enough water whenever the soil is dry
In Summer
Moderate
Lots of watering
In Spring
Ample Water
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
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 dead branches
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, organic fertlizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Citrus foot rot, Citrus gummosis, Citrus leaf miner
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
-
Birds, Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fiber, Vitamin C
Antibiotic, Cough, Headache, hemorrhoids, Respiratory Disorders, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Bark, Flowers, Leaves, Wood
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used in making beverages
Used as essential oil
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
X CITROFORTUNELLA floridana
MELALEUCA quinquenervia
Common Name
Limequat
Cajeput Tree, Paperbark Tree, Punk Tree
In Hindi
Limequat
Paperbark tree
In German
Limequat
Paperbark tree
In French
Limequat
Paperbark tree
In Spanish
Limequat
Paperbark tree
In Greek
Limequat
Paperbark tree
In Portuguese
Limequat
Paperbark tree
In Polish
Limequat
Paperbark tree
In Latin
Limequat
Paperbark tree
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Myrtales
Family
Rutaceae
Myrtaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Limequat and Paperbark Tree
Season and care of Limequat and Paperbark Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Limequat and Paperbark Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Limequat season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Paperbark Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Limequat is Loam, Sand and for Paperbark Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Limequat is Acidic, Neutral and for Paperbark Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Limequat and Paperbark Tree Physical Information
Limequat and Paperbark Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Limequat height is 300.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Paperbark Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Limequat and Paperbark Tree are as follows:
Limequat flower color: White
Limequat leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Paperbark Tree flower color: Light Yellow, Light Pink and Ivory
- Paperbark Tree leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Limequat and Paperbark Tree
Care of Limequat and Paperbark Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Limequat pruning is done Remove dead branches and Paperbark Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Limequat needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Paperbark Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.