Origin
Southeastern Asia, China
Southeastern Asia, Australia
Types
Castellana
Joppa
Mosambi
Narinja
Verna
Melaleuca quinquenervia
Habitat
Farms, Warmer regions
Warm and moist climatic conditions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
9-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 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
Red, Orange, Orange Red
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
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
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter, Indeterminate
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Requires watering in the growing season, Water every two or three days during warmer months
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
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
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
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
Fruits
Bark, Flowers, Leaves, Wood
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Culinary use
Used as essential oil
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
CITRUS sinensis 'Budd'
MELALEUCA quinquenervia
Common Name
Orange
Cajeput Tree, Paperbark Tree, Punk Tree
In Hindi
नारंगी
Paperbark tree
In German
Orange
Paperbark tree
In French
Orange
Paperbark tree
In Spanish
naranja
Paperbark tree
In Greek
Πορτοκάλι
Paperbark tree
In Portuguese
laranja
Paperbark tree
In Polish
Pomarańczowy
Paperbark tree
In Latin
aurantiaco
Paperbark tree
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Myrtales
Family
Rutaceae
Myrtaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Aurantioideae
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Season and Care of Orange and Paperbark Tree
Season and care of Orange and Paperbark Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Orange and Paperbark Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Orange season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Paperbark Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Orange is Loam, Sand and for Paperbark Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Orange is Acidic, Neutral and for Paperbark Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Orange and Paperbark Tree Physical Information
Orange and Paperbark Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Orange height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Paperbark Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Orange and Paperbark Tree are as follows:
Orange flower color: White
Orange leaf color: Dark Green
Paperbark Tree flower color: Light Yellow, Light Pink and Ivory
- Paperbark Tree leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Orange and Paperbark Tree
Care of Orange and Paperbark Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Orange 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 Orange 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.