Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Australia
Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
Types
Melaleuca quinquenervia
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Habitat
Warm and moist climatic conditions
Fertile bottom land, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
-9999
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 9, 12, 13, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Light Pink, Ivory
Green, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green, Plum
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Palmately Lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Get enough water whenever the soil is dry
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Earwigs, Insects, Mildew, Red blotch, Rust, sawflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
-
Asthma, Eczema, Food Allergy, Hives
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibiotic, Cough, Headache, hemorrhoids, Respiratory Disorders, Rheumatism
Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin B, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Flowers, Leaves, Wood
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as essential oil
Traditional medicine, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
MELALEUCA quinquenervia
RIBES nigrum
Common Name
Cajeput Tree, Paperbark Tree, Punk Tree
Black Currant
In Hindi
Paperbark tree
Black Currant
In German
Paperbark tree
Black Currant
In French
Paperbark tree
groseille noire
In Spanish
Paperbark tree
negro Grosella
In Greek
Paperbark tree
μαύρη σταφίδα
In Portuguese
Paperbark tree
groselha-preta
In Polish
Paperbark tree
czarna porzeczka
In Latin
Paperbark tree
nigrum currants
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Myrtaceae
Grossulariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Season and Care of Paperbark Tree and Black Currant
Season and care of Paperbark Tree and Black Currant is important to know. While considering everything about Paperbark Tree and Black Currant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Paperbark Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Black Currant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Paperbark Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Black Currant is Loam while the PH of soil for Paperbark Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Black Currant is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Paperbark Tree and Black Currant Physical Information
Paperbark Tree and Black Currant physical information is very important for comparison. Paperbark Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Black Currant height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Paperbark Tree and Black Currant are as follows:
Paperbark Tree flower color: Light Yellow, Light Pink and Ivory
Paperbark Tree leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Black Currant flower color: Green and Purple
- Black Currant leaf color: Green
Care of Paperbark Tree and Black Currant
Care of Paperbark Tree and Black Currant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Paperbark Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Black Currant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Paperbark Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Black Currant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.