Paperbark Tree

Lilacs

About Paperbark Tree and Lilacs

Paperbark Tree

Lilacs

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What is

Life Span

Annual

Perennial

Type

Tree

Flowering Plants, Shrubs

Origin

Southeastern Asia, Australia

Europe, Northern America

Types

Melaleuca quinquenervia

Persian lilac, Dwarf Korean lilac, Tree lilacs, Chinese lilac, Himalayan lilac

Number of Varieties

51000

0 40000

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Habitat

Warm and moist climatic conditions

Roadsides, Rocky areas, Thickets

USDA Hardiness Zone

9-153-7

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-7

8-1

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, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14

Habit

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

610.00 cm10.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

610.00 cm9.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Light Yellow, Light Pink, Ivory

Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Sandy Brown

Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Dark Green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Dark Green

Green, Lemon yellow, Sandy Brown

Leaf Color in Winter

Dark Green, Plum

Shape

Leaf Shape

Elliptic

Heart-shaped

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Spring

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Fast

Medium

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loamy, Sandy

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Average

Well drained

Bloom Time

Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall

Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Wet Site, Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings

Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Get enough water whenever the soil is dry

Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Requires a lot of watering, Water twice a day in the initial period, Water when soil is dry

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loamy, Sandy

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

Prune after flowering, Prune prior to new growth, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Powdery mildew, Slugs, Snails

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

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Flower Petal Number

Single

Double

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

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds, Hummingbirds

Butterflies, Hummingbirds

Allergy

Eye irritation, Itchy eyes, Runny nose

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

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

Fever, Treat Parasitic Intestinal Worms

Part of Plant Used

Bark, Flowers, Leaves, Wood

Flowers

Other Uses

Used as essential oil

Air freshner, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical

Cutflower, Edging, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

MELALEUCA quinquenervia

Syringa

Common Name

Cajeput Tree, Paperbark Tree, Punk Tree

Lilac

In Hindi

Paperbark tree

बकाइन

In German

Paperbark tree

Flieder

In French

Paperbark tree

lilas

In Spanish

Paperbark tree

lila

In Greek

Paperbark tree

πασχαλιά

In Portuguese

Paperbark tree

lilás

In Polish

Paperbark tree

liliowy

In Latin

Paperbark tree

lilac

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Myrtales

Lamiales

Family

Myrtaceae

Oleaceae

Genus

Melaleuca

Syringa

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Oleeae

Subfamily

Number of Species

1312

1 27800

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Properties of Paperbark Tree and Lilacs

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

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Season and Care of Paperbark Tree and Lilacs

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

Paperbark Tree and Lilacs Physical Information

Paperbark Tree and Lilacs physical information is very important for comparison. Paperbark Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Lilacs height is 10.00 cm and width 9.00 cm. The color specification of Paperbark Tree and Lilacs are as follows:

Paperbark Tree flower color: Light Yellow, Light Pink and Ivory
Paperbark Tree leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Lilacs flower color: Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White and Yellow
Lilacs leaf color: Dark Green

Care of Paperbark Tree and Lilacs

Care of Paperbark Tree and Lilacs include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Paperbark Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Lilacs pruning is done Prune after flowering, Prune prior to new growth, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Paperbark Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lilacs needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.