Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants, Shrubs, Vines
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Australia
Southern Africa
Types
Melaleuca quinquenervia
Arabian jasmine, Sambac jasmine, Gold Coast jasmine
Habitat
Warm and moist climatic conditions
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
-9999
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
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Light Pink, Ivory
Pale White, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
Black, Brown
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
Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Get enough water whenever the soil is dry
Do Not 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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
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
Proper mowing practices are necessary, Prune after flowering
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Compost, Fertilize the soil before planting, General garden fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Caterpillars, Leaf curl, Mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
-
Chest tightness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Hanging Basket, small hedge
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for the Scalp, Makes teeth white, Provides herbal hair care, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification, Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
Antibiotic, Cough, Headache, hemorrhoids, Respiratory Disorders, Rheumatism
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Flowers, Leaves, Wood
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Used as essential oil
Basketary, Cosmetics, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
MELALEUCA quinquenervia
ALOE arborescens
Common Name
Cajeput Tree, Paperbark Tree, Punk Tree
Hydrangea or hortensia
In Hindi
Paperbark tree
चमेली
In German
Paperbark tree
Jasmin
In French
Paperbark tree
Jasmin
In Spanish
Paperbark tree
Hortensia
In Greek
Paperbark tree
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Paperbark tree
Jasmin
In Polish
Paperbark tree
Jasmin
In Latin
Paperbark tree
Jasmin
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Myrtales
Scrophulariales
Family
Myrtaceae
Aloaceae
Genus
Melaleuca
Jasminium
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids
Season and Care of Paperbark Tree and Jasmine
Season and care of Paperbark Tree and Jasmine is important to know. While considering everything about Paperbark Tree and Jasmine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Paperbark Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Jasmine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Paperbark Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Jasmine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Paperbark Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Jasmine is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Paperbark Tree and Jasmine Physical Information
Paperbark Tree and Jasmine physical information is very important for comparison. Paperbark Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Jasmine height is 180.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Paperbark Tree and Jasmine are as follows:
Paperbark Tree flower color: Light Yellow, Light Pink and Ivory
Paperbark Tree leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Jasmine flower color: Pale White and White
- Jasmine leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Paperbark Tree and Jasmine
Care of Paperbark Tree and Jasmine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Paperbark Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Jasmine pruning is done Proper mowing practices are necessary and Prune after flowering. In summer Paperbark Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jasmine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.