Life Span
Annual
Biennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Australia
Europe, Asia
Types
Melaleuca quinquenervia
Brassica oleifer, Brassica napus
Habitat
Warm and moist climatic conditions
Humid climates, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
4-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 9, 12, 13, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, 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
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Light Pink, Ivory
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
Brown, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green, Plum
Green, Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Oval Cordate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Late Spring, Early Summer, Late Winter
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Get enough water whenever the soil is dry
Keep the Soil well drained, Needs watering once a week
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune back the growing tips, Remove all suckers
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
15-15-15 amounts, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Less fertilizing
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Downy mildew, pink rot, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds
Aphids, Beetles, Bugs
Allergy
-
Diarrhea, Nausea, Oral Allergy, sneezing, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Blackheads, Blood purifying, Perfumes
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for birds, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Antibiotic, Cough, Headache, hemorrhoids, Respiratory Disorders, Rheumatism
Cholesterol Free, Curing mumps and measles, Digestion problems, Diuretic, Palpitation, Piles
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Flowers, Leaves, Wood
Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Used as essential oil
Making Sweet Scented Oil, 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
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
MELALEUCA quinquenervia
BRASSICA rapa ssp. nipposinica
Common Name
Cajeput Tree, Paperbark Tree, Punk Tree
Kabuna, Mizuna, Spinach Mustard, Tendergreen
In Hindi
Paperbark tree
Mizuna
In German
Paperbark tree
Mizuna
In French
Paperbark tree
Mizuna
In Spanish
Paperbark tree
Mizuna
In Greek
Paperbark tree
Mizuna
In Portuguese
Paperbark tree
Mizuna
In Polish
Paperbark tree
Mizuna
In Latin
Paperbark tree
Mizuna
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Myrtales
Capparales
Family
Myrtaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Paperbark Tree and Mizuna
Season and care of Paperbark Tree and Mizuna is important to know. While considering everything about Paperbark Tree and Mizuna Care, growing season is an essential factor. Paperbark Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Mizuna season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Paperbark Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Mizuna is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Paperbark Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Mizuna is Neutral.
Paperbark Tree and Mizuna Physical Information
Paperbark Tree and Mizuna physical information is very important for comparison. Paperbark Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Mizuna height is 30.50 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Paperbark Tree and Mizuna are as follows:
Paperbark Tree flower color: Light Yellow, Light Pink and Ivory
Paperbark Tree leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Mizuna flower color: Yellow
- Mizuna leaf color: Blue Green
Care of Paperbark Tree and Mizuna
Care of Paperbark Tree and Mizuna include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Paperbark Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Mizuna pruning is done Prune back the growing tips and Remove all suckers. In summer Paperbark Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Mizuna needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.