Life Span
Annual
Annual and Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Australia
Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Types
Melaleuca quinquenervia
Aegopodium podagraria
Habitat
Warm and moist climatic conditions
Cultivated Beds, Loamy soils, Sandy areas, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
8-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 9, 12, 13, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Light Pink, Ivory
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green, Plum
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Small oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Get enough water whenever the soil is dry
Do Not over Water, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Rich
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune after flowering
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds
Butterflies
Allergy
-
Headache, Hyperacidity, Liver disease, Nausea, Skin irritation, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Weather protection
Medicinal Uses
Antibiotic, Cough, Headache, hemorrhoids, Respiratory Disorders, Rheumatism
Asthma, Digestive disorders, Psoriasis, Reduces toothache, Vitiligo
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Flowers, Leaves, Wood
Root, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as essential oil
Edible syrup, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Groundcover, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
MELALEUCA quinquenervia
AMMI majus
Common Name
Cajeput Tree, Paperbark Tree, Punk Tree
Bishop's Weed, Bullwort
In Hindi
Paperbark tree
बिशप निराना
In German
Paperbark tree
Bischofs Unkraut
In French
Paperbark tree
la mauvaise herbe de l'évêque
In Spanish
Paperbark tree
biznaga
In Greek
Paperbark tree
ζιζανίων επισκόπου
In Portuguese
Paperbark tree
erva daninha do Bispo
In Polish
Paperbark tree
chwastów biskupa
In Latin
Paperbark tree
Episcopi viriditas
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Myrtaceae
Apiaceae
Genus
Melaleuca
Trachyspermum
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Paperbark Tree and Bishop's Weed
Season and care of Paperbark Tree and Bishop's Weed is important to know. While considering everything about Paperbark Tree and Bishop's Weed Care, growing season is an essential factor. Paperbark Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bishop's Weed season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Paperbark Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Bishop's Weed is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Paperbark Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bishop's Weed is Neutral.
Paperbark Tree and Bishop's Weed Physical Information
Paperbark Tree and Bishop's Weed physical information is very important for comparison. Paperbark Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Bishop's Weed height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Paperbark Tree and Bishop's Weed are as follows:
Paperbark Tree flower color: Light Yellow, Light Pink and Ivory
Paperbark Tree leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Bishop's Weed flower color: White
- Bishop's Weed leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Paperbark Tree and Bishop's Weed
Care of Paperbark Tree and Bishop's Weed include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Paperbark Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bishop's Weed pruning is done Prune after flowering. In summer Paperbark Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bishop's Weed needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.