Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Australia
Southern Asia, India
Types
Melaleuca quinquenervia
Pani Kurundu, Pani Kurundu
Habitat
Warm and moist climatic conditions
Farms, Open Forest, Riverbanks, Rocky areas, Tropical rainforest, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 9, 12, 13, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Light Pink, Ivory
White, Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Light Green, Dark Green, Pink
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green, Plum
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Small elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Get enough water whenever the soil is dry
Average Water Needs, Needs watering once a week
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
Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
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
fertilize in growing season, Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
fungus, Insects, Leaf spot, Mites, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
-
Avoid during Pregnancy, drowsiness, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition, Making cosmetics, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Antibiotic, Cough, Headache, hemorrhoids, Respiratory Disorders, Rheumatism
Cold, constipation, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Menstrual Disorders, Upset stomach
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Flowers, Leaves, Wood
Bark, Seeds, Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as essential oil
Air freshner, Condiment, Employed in herbal medicine, For making oil, Making Perfumes, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used As Food, Used as primary flavor in Italian Liqours, Used for its medicinal properties, Used as a spice
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Edible, Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
MELALEUCA quinquenervia
CINNAMOMUM verum
Common Name
Cajeput Tree, Paperbark Tree, Punk Tree
Cinnamon, Cinnamon Bark Tree
In Hindi
Paperbark tree
दालचीनी
In German
Paperbark tree
Zimt
In French
Paperbark tree
Cannelle
In Spanish
Paperbark tree
Canela
In Greek
Paperbark tree
Κανέλα
In Portuguese
Paperbark tree
Canela
In Polish
Paperbark tree
Cynamon
In Latin
Paperbark tree
cinnamomum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Myrtaceae
Lauraceae
Genus
Melaleuca
Cinnamomum
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms
Subfamily
-
Cassythoideae
Season and Care of Paperbark Tree and Cinnamon
Season and care of Paperbark Tree and Cinnamon is important to know. While considering everything about Paperbark Tree and Cinnamon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Paperbark Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cinnamon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Paperbark Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Cinnamon is Sand while the PH of soil for Paperbark Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cinnamon is Acidic, Neutral.
Paperbark Tree and Cinnamon Physical Information
Paperbark Tree and Cinnamon physical information is very important for comparison. Paperbark Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Cinnamon height is 760.00 cm and width 910.00 cm. The color specification of Paperbark Tree and Cinnamon are as follows:
Paperbark Tree flower color: Light Yellow, Light Pink and Ivory
Paperbark Tree leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Cinnamon flower color: White and Light Yellow
- Cinnamon leaf color: Light Green, Dark Green and Pink
Care of Paperbark Tree and Cinnamon
Care of Paperbark Tree and Cinnamon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Paperbark Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Cinnamon 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 Cinnamon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.