Paperbark Tree

Bird Cherry

About Paperbark Tree and Bird Cherry

Paperbark Tree

Bird Cherry

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What is

Life Span

Annual

Perennial

Type

Tree

Origin

Southeastern Asia, Australia

Europe, Russia/Siberia, Asia, Central Asia, China, Japan, Korea

Types

Melaleuca quinquenervia

Alabama Cherry, Wild Cherry, Greyleaf Cherry

Number of Varieties

5100

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Habitat

Warm and moist climatic conditions

Woodland Garden Canopy

USDA Hardiness Zone

9-153-8

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-7

8-1

Sunset Zone

H1, H2, 9, 12, 13, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10

Habit

Upright/Erect

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

610.00 cm1,500.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

610.00 cm600.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Light Yellow, Light Pink, Ivory

White

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Sandy Brown

Purple, Black

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Dark Green

Light Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Dark Green

Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Dark Green, Plum

Shape

Leaf Shape

Elliptic

Ovate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Spring

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Average

Bloom Time

Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall

Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Wet Site, Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings

Seedlings, Stem Cutting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Get enough water whenever the soil is dry

Average Water Needs

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Pruning during middle of summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Apply 10-10-10 amount

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

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Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Fine

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

Sometimes

Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds, Hummingbirds

Birds

Allergy

Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems, Toxic

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Antibiotic, Cough, Headache, hemorrhoids, Respiratory Disorders, Rheumatism

Anodyne, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Sedative

Part of Plant Used

Bark, Flowers, Leaves, Wood

Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds, Wood

Other Uses

Used as essential oil

Used for making dark grey to green dye, Wood is used for cabinet makers

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical

Screening / Wind Break

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

MELALEUCA quinquenervia

PRUNUS padus

Common Name

Cajeput Tree, Paperbark Tree, Punk Tree

Bird Cherry

In Hindi

Paperbark tree

सुंदार वृक्ष

In German

Paperbark tree

Vogel Kirschbaum

In French

Paperbark tree

Oiseau Cherry Tree

In Spanish

Paperbark tree

Pájaro Cerezo

In Greek

Paperbark tree

Bird Cherry Tree

In Portuguese

Paperbark tree

Árvore de cereja do pássaro

In Polish

Paperbark tree

Czeremcha drzewa

In Latin

Paperbark tree

Ave Ave ligno

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Myrtales

Rosales

Family

Myrtaceae

Rosaceae

Genus

Melaleuca

Prunus

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Acacieae

Subfamily

Prunoideae

Number of Species

13100

1 27800

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Properties of Paperbark Tree and Bird Cherry

Wondering what are the properties of Paperbark Tree and Bird Cherry? We provide you with everything About Paperbark Tree and Bird Cherry. Paperbark Tree doesn't have thorns and Bird Cherry doesn't have thorns. Also Paperbark Tree does not have fragrant flowers. Paperbark Tree has allergic reactions like and Bird Cherry has allergic reactions like . Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Paperbark Tree and Bird Cherry and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Paperbark Tree and Bird Cherry

Season and care of Paperbark Tree and Bird Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Paperbark Tree and Bird Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Paperbark Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bird Cherry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Paperbark Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Bird Cherry is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Paperbark Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bird Cherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Paperbark Tree and Bird Cherry Physical Information

Paperbark Tree and Bird Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Paperbark Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Bird Cherry height is 1,500.00 cm and width 600.00 cm. The color specification of Paperbark Tree and Bird Cherry are as follows:

Paperbark Tree flower color: Light Yellow, Light Pink and Ivory
Paperbark Tree leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Bird Cherry flower color: White
Bird Cherry leaf color: Light Green

Care of Paperbark Tree and Bird Cherry

Care of Paperbark Tree and Bird Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Paperbark Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bird Cherry pruning is done Pruning during middle of summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Paperbark Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bird Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.