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About Paperbark Tree and Kokum

What is

Life Span

Annual
Perennial

Type

Tree
Tree

Origin

Southeastern Asia, Australia
India

Types

Melaleuca quinquenervia
Pednem Keri, Kasarpal, Parashte

Number of Varieties

5-
0 40000
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Habitat

Warm and moist climatic conditions
Foot Hills, Tropical regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

9-159-11
0 99
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AHS Heat Zone

12-7
-

Sunset Zone

H1, H2, 9, 12, 13, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20

Habit

Upright/Erect
Spreading

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

610.00 cm500.00 cm
0 3900
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Minimum Width

610.00 cm10.00 cm
0 6350
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Plant Color

Flower Color

Light Yellow, Light Pink, Ivory
Dark Pink

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor
Bicolor

Fruit Color

Sandy Brown
Burgundy

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Dark Green
Light Green, Gray Green, Copper

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green
Green, Gray Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Dark Green
Green, Gray Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Dark Green, Plum
Olive, Gray Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Elliptic
Oblong-lanceolate

Thorns

Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Fast
Slow

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
Early Spring

Repeat Bloomer

Tolerances

Wet Site, Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Drought, Salt

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground
Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium
Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Get enough water whenever the soil is dry
Do Not over Water, Needs more water during establishment

In Summer

Lots of watering
Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate
Moderate

In Winter

Average Water
Average Water

Soil

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 shade

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch
Leafminers, Red blotch, Root mealy bugs

Plant Tolerance

Drought
Drought

Facts

Flowers

Flower Petal Number

Single
Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

Edible Fruit

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

Fragrant Fruit

Fragrant Leaf

Fragrant Bark/Stem

Showy Foliage

Showy Bark

Foliage Texture

Fine
Coarse

Foliage Sheen

Matte
Matte

Evergreen

Invasive

Self-Sowing

Attracts

Birds, Hummingbirds
Bees, Birds, Butterflies

Allergy

-
-

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes
-

Beauty Benefits

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For treating wrinkles, Good for skin and hair, Hair Conditioner, Makes Hair Silkier, Promotes Healthy Hair

Edible Uses

Environmental Uses

Air purification
Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Antibiotic, Cough, Headache, hemorrhoids, Respiratory Disorders, Rheumatism
Anthelmintic, Antitumor, Astringent, Cardiotonic, Dysentry, Indigestion

Part of Plant Used

Bark, Flowers, Leaves, Wood
Fruits

Other Uses

Used as essential oil
Edible syrup, Used for its medicinal properties, Used to make juice

Used As Indoor Plant

Used As Outdoor Plant

Garden Design

Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Fruit, Fruit / Fruit Tree

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

MELALEUCA quinquenervia
Garcinia indica

Common Name

Cajeput Tree, Paperbark Tree, Punk Tree
Kokum

In Hindi

Paperbark tree
Kokum

In German

Paperbark tree
Kokum

In French

Paperbark tree
Kokum

In Spanish

Paperbark tree
Kokum

In Greek

Paperbark tree
Kokum

In Portuguese

Paperbark tree
Kokum

In Polish

Paperbark tree
Kokum

In Latin

Paperbark tree
Kokum

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Order

Myrtales
Theales

Family

Myrtaceae
Zamiaceae

Genus

Melaleuca
Garcinia

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

-
Garcinieae

Subfamily

-
Clusioideae

Number of Species

131
1 27800
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Properties of Paperbark Tree and Kokum

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

Season and Care of Paperbark Tree and Kokum

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

Paperbark Tree and Kokum Physical Information

Paperbark Tree and Kokum physical information is very important for comparison. Paperbark Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Kokum height is 500.00 cm and width 10.00 cm. The color specification of Paperbark Tree and Kokum are as follows:

  • Paperbark Tree flower color: Light Yellow, Light Pink and Ivory

  • Paperbark Tree leaf color: Green and Dark Green

  • Kokum flower color: Dark Pink

  • Kokum leaf color: Light Green, Gray Green and Copper

Care of Paperbark Tree and Kokum

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