Origin
Southeastern Asia, Australia
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Types
Melaleuca quinquenervia
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Habitat
Warm and moist climatic conditions
Clay soil areas, Loamy soils, Sandy areas, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
5-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 9, 12, 13, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Light Pink, Ivory
Green, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
Red, Purple, Burgundy, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green, Plum
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Palmate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, 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
Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Budding, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Get enough water whenever the soil is dry
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Do not water frequently
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
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
Do not prune during shooting season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Thinning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply N-P-K, since leafy plants, use higher nitrogen content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Birds, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds
Birds
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibiotic, Cough, Headache, hemorrhoids, Respiratory Disorders, Rheumatism
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Part of Plant Used
Bark, Flowers, Leaves, Wood
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as essential oil
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
MELALEUCA quinquenervia
RIBES x culverwellii
Common Name
Cajeput Tree, Paperbark Tree, Punk Tree
Jostaberry
In Hindi
Paperbark tree
Jostaberry
In German
Paperbark tree
Jostaberry
In French
Paperbark tree
casseille
In Spanish
Paperbark tree
Jostaberry
In Greek
Paperbark tree
Jostaberry
In Portuguese
Paperbark tree
Jostaberry
In Polish
Paperbark tree
Jostaberry
In Latin
Paperbark tree
OLIVE
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Equisetopsida
Order
Myrtales
Saxifragales
Family
Myrtaceae
Grossulariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Season and Care of Paperbark Tree and Jostaberry
Season and care of Paperbark Tree and Jostaberry is important to know. While considering everything about Paperbark Tree and Jostaberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Paperbark Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Jostaberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Paperbark Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Jostaberry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Paperbark Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Jostaberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Paperbark Tree and Jostaberry Physical Information
Paperbark Tree and Jostaberry physical information is very important for comparison. Paperbark Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Jostaberry height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Paperbark Tree and Jostaberry are as follows:
Paperbark Tree flower color: Light Yellow, Light Pink and Ivory
Paperbark Tree leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Jostaberry flower color: Green and Purple
- Jostaberry leaf color: Green
Care of Paperbark Tree and Jostaberry
Care of Paperbark Tree and Jostaberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Paperbark Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Jostaberry pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Thinning. In summer Paperbark Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jostaberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.