Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Australia
China, Japan
Types
Melaleuca quinquenervia
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Habitat
Warm and moist climatic conditions
Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
6-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 9, 12, 13, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Light Pink, Ivory
Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green, Plum
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Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Rhomboid
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Rooted stem cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Get enough water whenever the soil is dry
Needs less watering, Water Deeply
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
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
bees, Red blotch, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Drought and Wet Site, Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds
Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibiotic, Cough, Headache, hemorrhoids, Respiratory Disorders, Rheumatism
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Part of Plant Used
Bark, Flowers, Leaves, Wood
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Other Uses
Used as essential oil
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
MELALEUCA quinquenervia
CARYOPTERIS incana
Common Name
Cajeput Tree, Paperbark Tree, Punk Tree
bluebeard
you shu
In Hindi
Paperbark tree
Bluebeard
In German
Paperbark tree
Blaubart
In French
Paperbark tree
Bluebeard
In Spanish
Paperbark tree
Barba Azul
In Greek
Paperbark tree
Κυανοπώγωνα
In Portuguese
Paperbark tree
Barba Azul
In Polish
Paperbark tree
Sinobrody
In Latin
Paperbark tree
Bluebeard
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Streptophyta
Family
Myrtaceae
Verbenaceae
Genus
Melaleuca
Caryopteris
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Paperbark Tree and Bluebeard
Season and care of Paperbark Tree and Bluebeard is important to know. While considering everything about Paperbark Tree and Bluebeard Care, growing season is an essential factor. Paperbark Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bluebeard season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Paperbark Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Bluebeard is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Paperbark Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bluebeard is Acidic, Neutral.
Paperbark Tree and Bluebeard Physical Information
Paperbark Tree and Bluebeard physical information is very important for comparison. Paperbark Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Bluebeard height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Paperbark Tree and Bluebeard are as follows:
Paperbark Tree flower color: Light Yellow, Light Pink and Ivory
Paperbark Tree leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Bluebeard flower color: Blue Violet
- Bluebeard leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Paperbark Tree and Bluebeard
Care of Paperbark Tree and Bluebeard include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Paperbark Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bluebeard pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Paperbark Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bluebeard needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.