Paperbark Tree

Mexican primrose

About Paperbark Tree and Mexican primrose

Paperbark Tree

Mexican primrose

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What is

Life Span

Annual

Biennial

Type

Tree

Perennial

Origin

Southeastern Asia, Australia

Texas

Types

Melaleuca quinquenervia

Oenothera berlandieri, Oenothera speciosa

Number of Varieties

525

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Habitat

Warm and moist climatic conditions

Forests, meadows, Pastures, Prairies, savannahs, Woodland edges

USDA Hardiness Zone

9-158-10

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-7

10-6

Sunset Zone

H1, H2, 9, 12, 13, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

H1, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

610.00 cm15.20 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

610.00 cm25.40 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Light Yellow, Light Pink, Ivory

White, Lemon yellow, Light Pink

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Sandy Brown

Tan

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Dark Green

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Dark Green, Plum

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Elliptic

Alternate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Spring, Summer

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Average

Well drained

Bloom Time

Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall

Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Late Winter

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Wet Site, Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Get enough water whenever the soil is dry

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Pests and diseases free, Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

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Flower Petal Number

Single

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

Sometimes

Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds, Hummingbirds

Bugs, Butterflies, Insects

Allergy

Abdominal pain, Anxiety, Inflammation, Low blood pressure

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Beautification, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes, Used as an interior landscaping species, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.

Beauty Benefits

Skin irritation, Skin Problems

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

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

Eczema, Menstrual Cramps, Menstrual Disorders

Part of Plant Used

Bark, Flowers, Leaves, Wood

Flowers, Root, Seeds, Stem

Other Uses

Used as essential oil

Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, deer resistant, Edible seed

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical

Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

MELALEUCA quinquenervia

OENOTHERA mexicana

Common Name

Cajeput Tree, Paperbark Tree, Punk Tree

pinkladies, pink evening primrose, showy evening primrose, Mexican primrose, and amapola.

In Hindi

Paperbark tree

Mexican primrose

In German

Paperbark tree

Rosa Nachtkerze

In French

Paperbark tree

Mexican primrose

In Spanish

Paperbark tree

Primrose mexicana

In Greek

Paperbark tree

Μεξικού Primrose

In Portuguese

Paperbark tree

Mexican Primrose

In Polish

Paperbark tree

Mexican Primrose

In Latin

Paperbark tree

Mexicanus Primrose

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Myrtales

Family

Myrtaceae

Onagraceae

Genus

Melaleuca

Oenothera

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Onagreae

Subfamily

Onagroideae

Number of Species

13145

1 27800

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Properties of Paperbark Tree and Mexican primrose

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

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Season and Care of Paperbark Tree and Mexican primrose

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

Paperbark Tree and Mexican primrose Physical Information

Paperbark Tree and Mexican primrose physical information is very important for comparison. Paperbark Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Mexican primrose height is 15.20 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Paperbark Tree and Mexican primrose are as follows:

Paperbark Tree flower color: Light Yellow, Light Pink and Ivory
Paperbark Tree leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Mexican primrose flower color: White, Lemon yellow and Light Pink
Mexican primrose leaf color: Green

Care of Paperbark Tree and Mexican primrose

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