Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
China
Southeastern Asia, Australia
Types
Acer griseum
Melaleuca quinquenervia
Habitat
Mixed deciduous forest
Warm and moist climatic conditions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
9-15
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
H1, H2, 9, 12, 13, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow
Light Yellow, Light Pink, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Green, Bronze, Orange Red
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green, Plum
Leaf Shape
Compound
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
-
Wet Site, Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
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
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
-
Birds, Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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
Showy Purposes
Used as essential oil
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
ACER griseum
MELALEUCA quinquenervia
Common Name
Paperbark Maple
Cajeput Tree, Paperbark Tree, Punk Tree
In Hindi
paperbark maple
Paperbark tree
In German
paperbark Ahorn
Paperbark tree
In French
érable paperbark
Paperbark tree
In Spanish
arce paperbark
Paperbark tree
In Greek
Paperbark σφενδάμου
Paperbark tree
In Portuguese
de bordo paperbark
Paperbark tree
In Polish
klon paperbark
Paperbark tree
In Latin
paperbark acernis
Paperbark tree
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Myrtales
Family
Aceraceae
Myrtaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Paperbark Maple and Paperbark Tree
Season and care of Paperbark Maple and Paperbark Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Paperbark Maple and Paperbark Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Paperbark Maple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Paperbark Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Paperbark Maple is Clay, Loam and for Paperbark Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Paperbark Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Paperbark Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Paperbark Maple and Paperbark Tree Physical Information
Paperbark Maple and Paperbark Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Paperbark Maple height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Paperbark Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Paperbark Maple and Paperbark Tree are as follows:
Paperbark Maple flower color: Yellow
Paperbark Maple leaf color: Dark Green
Paperbark Tree flower color: Light Yellow, Light Pink and Ivory
- Paperbark Tree leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Paperbark Maple and Paperbark Tree
Care of Paperbark Maple and Paperbark Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Paperbark Maple 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 Paperbark Maple 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.