Origin
Caribbean, Central America, South America, Brazil
Southeastern Asia, Australia
Types
-
Melaleuca quinquenervia
Habitat
Subtropical climates, subtropical regions
Warm and moist climatic conditions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
9-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2
H1, H2, 9, 12, 13, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Ivory, Gray
Light Yellow, Light Pink, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Magenta, Violet
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
Cuneate
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Winter
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought
Wet Site, Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Does not require regular watering
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
-
Birds, Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Antibiotic, Cough, Headache, hemorrhoids, Respiratory Disorders, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Wood
Bark, Flowers, Leaves, Wood
Other Uses
Used for woodware, Wood is used for making furniture
Used as essential oil
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
TRIPLARIS americana
MELALEUCA quinquenervia
Common Name
Ant Stick, Macaw, St. Mary's Stick
Cajeput Tree, Paperbark Tree, Punk Tree
In Hindi
Macaw
Paperbark tree
In German
Ara
Paperbark tree
In French
ara
Paperbark tree
In Spanish
guacamayo
Paperbark tree
In Greek
μακώ
Paperbark tree
In Portuguese
arara
Paperbark tree
In Polish
ara
Paperbark tree
In Latin
Ara
Paperbark tree
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Myrtales
Family
Polygonaceae
Myrtaceae
Genus
Triplaris
Melaleuca
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Macaw and Paperbark Tree
Season and care of Macaw and Paperbark Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Macaw and Paperbark Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Macaw season is Spring and Winter and Paperbark Tree season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Macaw is Loam and for Paperbark Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Macaw is Acidic, Neutral and for Paperbark Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Macaw and Paperbark Tree Physical Information
Macaw and Paperbark Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Macaw height is 1,220.00 cm and width 550.00 cm whereas Paperbark Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Macaw and Paperbark Tree are as follows:
Care of Macaw and Paperbark Tree
Care of Macaw and Paperbark Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Macaw pruning is done 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 Macaw 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.