Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Australia
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Types
Melaleuca quinquenervia
Eustis, Lakeland, Tavares
Habitat
Warm and moist climatic conditions
gardens, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
11-12
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 9, 12, 13, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Light Pink, Ivory
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
Light Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green, Plum
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Ovate
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
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Get enough water whenever the soil is dry
Do not let dry out between waterings
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Ample Water
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
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
Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Citrus foot rot, Citrus gummosis, Citrus leaf miner
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds
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Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibiotic, Cough, Headache, hemorrhoids, Respiratory Disorders, Rheumatism
Fiber, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Flowers, Leaves, Wood
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as essential oil
Used As Food, Used in making beverages
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
MELALEUCA quinquenervia
X CITROFORTUNELLA floridana
Common Name
Cajeput Tree, Paperbark Tree, Punk Tree
Limequat
In Hindi
Paperbark tree
Limequat
In German
Paperbark tree
Limequat
In French
Paperbark tree
Limequat
In Spanish
Paperbark tree
Limequat
In Greek
Paperbark tree
Limequat
In Portuguese
Paperbark tree
Limequat
In Polish
Paperbark tree
Limequat
In Latin
Paperbark tree
Limequat
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Myrtales
Sapindales
Family
Myrtaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Paperbark Tree and Limequat
Season and care of Paperbark Tree and Limequat is important to know. While considering everything about Paperbark Tree and Limequat Care, growing season is an essential factor. Paperbark Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Limequat season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Paperbark Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Limequat is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Paperbark Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Limequat is Acidic, Neutral.
Paperbark Tree and Limequat Physical Information
Paperbark Tree and Limequat physical information is very important for comparison. Paperbark Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Limequat height is 300.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Paperbark Tree and Limequat are as follows:
Paperbark Tree flower color: Light Yellow, Light Pink and Ivory
Paperbark Tree leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Limequat flower color: White
- Limequat leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Paperbark Tree and Limequat
Care of Paperbark Tree and Limequat include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Paperbark Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Limequat pruning is done Remove dead branches. In summer Paperbark Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Limequat needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering.