Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Australia
Europe, Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Asia
Types
Melaleuca quinquenervia
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Habitat
Warm and moist climatic conditions
Brushlands, Deciduous forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
4-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 9, 12, 13, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Light Pink, Ivory
Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Yellow, Purple, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green, Plum
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Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Early Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Get enough water whenever the soil is dry
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove shoots
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Compost, fertilize in spring
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds
Birds
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibiotic, Cough, Headache, hemorrhoids, Respiratory Disorders, Rheumatism
Diarrhea
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Flowers, Leaves, Wood
Flowers, Fruits, Stem
Other Uses
Used as essential oil
Decoration Purposes, Economic Purpose, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Edible, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
MELALEUCA quinquenervia
CORNUS mas
Common Name
Cajeput Tree, Paperbark Tree, Punk Tree
Cornelian Cherry, Variegated Cornelian Cherry
In Hindi
Paperbark tree
cornelian चेरी
In German
Paperbark tree
Kornelkirsche
In French
Paperbark tree
cornouiller
In Spanish
Paperbark tree
cereza de cornalina
In Greek
Paperbark tree
κορνεόλη κεράσι
In Portuguese
Paperbark tree
cereja de cornalina
In Polish
Paperbark tree
Krwawnik Cherry
In Latin
Paperbark tree
Krwawnik Cherry
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Myrtaceae
Cornaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Paperbark Tree and Cornelian Cherry
Season and care of Paperbark Tree and Cornelian Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Paperbark Tree and Cornelian Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Paperbark Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cornelian Cherry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Paperbark Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Cornelian Cherry is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Paperbark Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cornelian Cherry is Neutral, Alkaline.
Paperbark Tree and Cornelian Cherry Physical Information
Paperbark Tree and Cornelian Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Paperbark Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Cornelian Cherry height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Paperbark Tree and Cornelian Cherry are as follows:
Paperbark Tree flower color: Light Yellow, Light Pink and Ivory
Paperbark Tree leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Cornelian Cherry flower color: Lemon yellow
- Cornelian Cherry leaf color: Light Green
Care of Paperbark Tree and Cornelian Cherry
Care of Paperbark Tree and Cornelian Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Paperbark Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Cornelian Cherry pruning is done Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove shoots. In summer Paperbark Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cornelian Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.