Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tree
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Australia
Southern Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
Types
Melaleuca quinquenervia
Ryukyu Juniper,Gamboa Juniper
Habitat
Warm and moist climatic conditions
Riverbanks, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
4-7
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 9, 12, 13, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Light Pink, Ivory
Blue, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
Blue Violet, Purple
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
Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full 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
Fall
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Get enough water whenever the soil is dry
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Alternate Days
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
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
-
Asthma, Mouth itching, Red eyes, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
-
Acne, Perfumes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Antibiotic, Cough, Headache, hemorrhoids, Respiratory Disorders, Rheumatism
Antioxidants, Diuretic, Gout, Laxative
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Flowers, Leaves, Wood
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as essential oil
Application in Furniture, Making Perfumes, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
MELALEUCA quinquenervia
JUNIPERUS sabina 'Arcadia'
Common Name
Cajeput Tree, Paperbark Tree, Punk Tree
Greek Juniper
In Hindi
Paperbark tree
Aaraar
In German
Paperbark tree
Wacholder
In French
Paperbark tree
Genévrier
In Spanish
Paperbark tree
Juniperus
In Greek
Paperbark tree
Greek Juniper
In Portuguese
Paperbark tree
Jałowiec
In Polish
Paperbark tree
Juniperus
In Latin
Paperbark tree
Juniperus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Myrtaceae
Cupressaceae
Genus
Melaleuca
Juniperus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
-
Subfamily
-
Cupressoideae
Season and Care of Paperbark Tree and Juniper
Season and care of Paperbark Tree and Juniper is important to know. While considering everything about Paperbark Tree and Juniper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Paperbark Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Juniper season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Paperbark Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Juniper is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Paperbark Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Juniper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Paperbark Tree and Juniper Physical Information
Paperbark Tree and Juniper physical information is very important for comparison. Paperbark Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Juniper height is 30.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Paperbark Tree and Juniper are as follows:
Paperbark Tree flower color: Light Yellow, Light Pink and Ivory
Paperbark Tree leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Juniper flower color: Blue and Purple
- Juniper leaf color: Green
Care of Paperbark Tree and Juniper
Care of Paperbark Tree and Juniper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Paperbark Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Juniper pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches. In summer Paperbark Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Juniper needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.