Paperbark Tree

Emu Bush

About Paperbark Tree and Emu Bush

Paperbark Tree

Emu Bush

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What is

Life Span

Annual

Perennial

Type

Tree

Shrub

Origin

Southeastern Asia, Australia

Types

Melaleuca quinquenervia

Pixie Bush, Claypan Grass

Number of Varieties

540

0 40000

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Habitat

Warm and moist climatic conditions

Desert, Dry areas

USDA Hardiness Zone

9-159-11

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-7

12-9

Sunset Zone

H1, H2, 9, 12, 13, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

8, 9, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

610.00 cm180.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

610.00 cm90.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Light Yellow, Light Pink, Ivory

Magenta, Rose

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Sandy Brown

Light Pink

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Dark Green

Purple, Light Green, Gray Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Purple, Olive, Gray Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Dark Green

Purple, Olive, Gray Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Dark Green, Plum

Purple, Olive, Gray Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Elliptic

Irregular

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Medium

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Average

Well drained

Bloom Time

Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall

Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Wet Site, Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction

Cold climate, Light Frost, Pollution

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings

Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Get enough water whenever the soil is dry

Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

Average Water

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring, Nitrogen, Phosphorous

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Insects, Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Cold climate, Light Frost, Pollution

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Fine

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds, Hummingbirds

Allergy

Skin irritation, Skin rash

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion, Versatility

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Antibiotic, Cough, Headache, hemorrhoids, Respiratory Disorders, Rheumatism

Part of Plant Used

Bark, Flowers, Leaves, Wood

Flowers, Leaves

Other Uses

Used as essential oil

Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical

Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

MELALEUCA quinquenervia

EREMOPHILA 'Valentine'

Common Name

Cajeput Tree, Paperbark Tree, Punk Tree

Poverty Bush, Fuchsia bush

In Hindi

Paperbark tree

एमु बुश

In German

Paperbark tree

Emu Bush

In French

Paperbark tree

Emu Bush

In Spanish

Paperbark tree

Emu Bush

In Greek

Paperbark tree

emu Μπους

In Portuguese

Paperbark tree

Emu de Bush

In Polish

Paperbark tree

Emu Bush

In Latin

Paperbark tree

Emu Bush

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Myrtales

Lamiales

Family

Myrtaceae

Myoporaceae

Genus

Melaleuca

Eremophila

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Myoporeae

Subfamily

Number of Species

13220

1 27800

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Properties of Paperbark Tree and Emu Bush

Wondering what are the properties of Paperbark Tree and Emu Bush? We provide you with everything About Paperbark Tree and Emu Bush. Paperbark Tree doesn't have thorns and Emu Bush doesn't have thorns. Also Paperbark Tree does not have fragrant flowers. Paperbark Tree has allergic reactions like and Emu Bush has allergic reactions like . Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Paperbark Tree and Emu Bush and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Paperbark Tree and Emu Bush

Season and care of Paperbark Tree and Emu Bush is important to know. While considering everything about Paperbark Tree and Emu Bush Care, growing season is an essential factor. Paperbark Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Emu Bush season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Paperbark Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Emu Bush is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Paperbark Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Emu Bush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Paperbark Tree and Emu Bush Physical Information

Paperbark Tree and Emu Bush physical information is very important for comparison. Paperbark Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Emu Bush height is 180.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Paperbark Tree and Emu Bush are as follows:

Paperbark Tree flower color: Light Yellow, Light Pink and Ivory
Paperbark Tree leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Emu Bush flower color: Magenta and Rose
Emu Bush leaf color: Purple, Light Green and Gray Green

Care of Paperbark Tree and Emu Bush

Care of Paperbark Tree and Emu Bush include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Paperbark Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Emu Bush pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Paperbark Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Emu Bush needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.