Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Australia
Australia
Types
Melaleuca quinquenervia
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Habitat
Warm and moist climatic conditions
Canopy, Rainforest
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
9-13
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 9, 12, 13, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Light Pink, Ivory
Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
Gold, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green, Plum
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Lobulated
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Wet Site, Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Get enough water whenever the soil is dry
Do not let dry out between waterings, Requires consistently moist soil
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds
Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibiotic, Cough, Headache, hemorrhoids, Respiratory Disorders, Rheumatism
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Part of Plant Used
Bark, Flowers, Leaves, Wood
Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Used as essential oil
Edible seed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used to make wood shingles
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
MELALEUCA quinquenervia
BRACHYCHITON discolor
Common Name
Cajeput Tree, Paperbark Tree, Punk Tree
Bush Kurrajong, Pink Flame Tree, Queensland Lacebark
In Hindi
Paperbark tree
Pink Flame Tree
In German
Paperbark tree
Rosa Flame Tree
In French
Paperbark tree
Flame Tree Rose
In Spanish
Paperbark tree
Pink árbol de la llama
In Greek
Paperbark tree
Ροζ Φλόγα Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Paperbark tree
Árvore Chama Rosa
In Polish
Paperbark tree
Różowy Flame Tree
In Latin
Paperbark tree
Pink arbor flamma
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Myrtaceae
Sterculiaceae
Genus
Melaleuca
brachychiton
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
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Sterculioideae
Season and Care of Paperbark Tree and Pink Flame Tree
Season and care of Paperbark Tree and Pink Flame Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Paperbark Tree and Pink Flame Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Paperbark Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pink Flame Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Paperbark Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Pink Flame Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Paperbark Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pink Flame Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Paperbark Tree and Pink Flame Tree Physical Information
Paperbark Tree and Pink Flame Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Paperbark Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Pink Flame Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Paperbark Tree and Pink Flame Tree are as follows:
Paperbark Tree flower color: Light Yellow, Light Pink and Ivory
Paperbark Tree leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Pink Flame Tree flower color: Rose
- Pink Flame Tree leaf color:
Care of Paperbark Tree and Pink Flame Tree
Care of Paperbark Tree and Pink Flame Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Paperbark Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Pink Flame Tree 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 Pink Flame Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.