Paperbark Tree

Fern Pine

About Paperbark Tree and Fern Pine

Paperbark Tree

Fern Pine

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What is

Life Span

Annual

Annual and Perennial

Type

Tree

Origin

Southeastern Asia, Australia

Eastern Africa, Middle Africa

Types

Melaleuca quinquenervia

Number of Varieties

530

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Habitat

Warm and moist climatic conditions

Broad-Leaved Forests, Open areas, Suburban areas, Tropical regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

9-159-11

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-7

10-1

Sunset Zone

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

H1, H2, 8, 9, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

610.00 cm610.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

610.00 cm610.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Light Yellow, Light Pink, Ivory

Light Green, Tan

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Sandy Brown

Light Green

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Dark Green

Green, Blue Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Green, Blue Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Dark Green

Green, Blue Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Dark Green, Plum

Green, Blue Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Elliptic

Pinnate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Fast

Medium

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Average

Well drained

Bloom Time

Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall

Early Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Wet Site, Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings

Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Get enough water whenever the soil is dry

Average Water Needs

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Clay, 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

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Insignificant

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

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Fine

Bold

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds, Hummingbirds

Birds

Allergy

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

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

Part of Plant Used

Bark, Flowers, Leaves, Wood

Bark

Other Uses

Used as essential oil

Wood is used for making furniture, Wood log is used in making fences

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, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

MELALEUCA quinquenervia

AFROCARPUS gracilior

Common Name

Cajeput Tree, Paperbark Tree, Punk Tree

East African Yellowwood, Fern Pine

In Hindi

Paperbark tree

फर्न पाइन

In German

Paperbark tree

Fern Pinien

In French

Paperbark tree

pin Fern

In Spanish

Paperbark tree

pino helecho

In Greek

Paperbark tree

Fern πεύκο

In Portuguese

Paperbark tree

pinho Fern

In Polish

Paperbark tree

Fern sosna

In Latin

Paperbark tree

Fern pinus

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Pinopsida

Order

Myrtales

Pinales

Family

Myrtaceae

Podocarpaceae

Genus

Melaleuca

Afrocarpus

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Monocots

Tribe

Subfamily

Faboideae

Number of Species

136

1 27800

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Properties of Paperbark Tree and Fern Pine

Wondering what are the properties of Paperbark Tree and Fern Pine? We provide you with everything About Paperbark Tree and Fern Pine. Paperbark Tree doesn't have thorns and Fern Pine doesn't have thorns. Also Paperbark Tree does not have fragrant flowers. Paperbark Tree has allergic reactions like and Fern Pine 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 Fern Pine and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Paperbark Tree and Fern Pine

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

Paperbark Tree and Fern Pine Physical Information

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

Paperbark Tree flower color: Light Yellow, Light Pink and Ivory
Paperbark Tree leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Fern Pine flower color: Light Green and Tan
Fern Pine leaf color: Green and Blue Green

Care of Paperbark Tree and Fern Pine

Care of Paperbark Tree and Fern Pine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Paperbark Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Fern Pine 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 Fern Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.