Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Australia
Europe, Western Asia
Types
Melaleuca quinquenervia
Green Anjou, Red Anjou, Bartlett
Habitat
Warm and moist climatic conditions
Humid climates, moist forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
3-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 9, 12, 13, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Light Pink, Ivory
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Light Pink, Red, Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green, Plum
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Oval with a pointed tip and fine teeth along their edges
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Early Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Fall, Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Get enough water whenever the soil is dry
Medium, Water less during winter, Water more in summer, when new, water every week
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
-
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
-
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
-
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Ammonium Nitrate, Fertilize the soil before planting
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds
Aphids, Birds, Butterflies, Pear psylla
Allergy
-
Anaphylaxis, Digestive Problems, Itchiness, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Making cosmetics, Moisturizing, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Antibiotic, Cough, Headache, hemorrhoids, Respiratory Disorders, Rheumatism
Cancer, Cardiovascular problems, cholesterol-lowering, Detox, Diabetes, Energy, Fiber, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Obesity, Treating diverticulosis, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Flowers, Leaves, Wood
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as essential oil
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
-
Botanical Name
MELALEUCA quinquenervia
PYRUS communis
Common Name
Cajeput Tree, Paperbark Tree, Punk Tree
Pear
In Hindi
Paperbark tree
नाशपाती
In German
Paperbark tree
Birne
In French
Paperbark tree
Poire
In Spanish
Paperbark tree
Pera
In Greek
Paperbark tree
Αχλάδι
In Portuguese
Paperbark tree
Pera
In Polish
Paperbark tree
Gruszka
In Latin
Paperbark tree
Orbis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Myrtaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Amygdaloideae
Season and Care of Paperbark Tree and Pear
Season and care of Paperbark Tree and Pear is important to know. While considering everything about Paperbark Tree and Pear Care, growing season is an essential factor. Paperbark Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pear season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Paperbark Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Pear is Loamy, Sandy while the PH of soil for Paperbark Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pear is Acidic.
Paperbark Tree and Pear Physical Information
Paperbark Tree and Pear physical information is very important for comparison. Paperbark Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Pear height is 1,219.20 cm and width 800.00 cm. The color specification of Paperbark Tree and Pear are as follows:
Paperbark Tree flower color: Light Yellow, Light Pink and Ivory
Paperbark Tree leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Pear flower color: White
- Pear leaf color: Light Pink and Red, Green, Light Green
Care of Paperbark Tree and Pear
Care of Paperbark Tree and Pear include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Paperbark Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Pear 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 Pear needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.