Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Australia
North America, United States, Northwestern United States, Alaska, California, Canada
Types
Melaleuca quinquenervia
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Habitat
Warm and moist climatic conditions
Lowland evergreen rainforest
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
4-7
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 9, 12, 13, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Upright/Erect
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Light Pink, Ivory
Yellow, Red, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
Brown
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
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Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Early Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Maritime exposure, Salt water
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Layering, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Get enough water whenever the soil is dry
Average Water Needs
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
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Plant Tolerance
Drought
Maritime exposure, Salt water
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds
Insects
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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Beauty Benefits
-
Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Antibiotic, Cough, Headache, hemorrhoids, Respiratory Disorders, Rheumatism
Anodyne, Appetizer, Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Flowers, Leaves, Wood
Flowers, Inner Bark, Sap
Other Uses
Used as essential oil
Used as a dye, used for making charcoal, Used for making informal hedge
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
MELALEUCA quinquenervia
ALNUS rubra
Common Name
Cajeput Tree, Paperbark Tree, Punk Tree
Oregon Alder, Red Alder
In Hindi
Paperbark tree
red alder
In German
Paperbark tree
rot-Erle
In French
Paperbark tree
aulne rouge
In Spanish
Paperbark tree
aliso rojo
In Greek
Paperbark tree
κόκκινη σκλήθρα
In Portuguese
Paperbark tree
amieiro vermelho
In Polish
Paperbark tree
czerwony olcha
In Latin
Paperbark tree
red alnus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Myrtaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Paperbark Tree and Red Alder
Season and care of Paperbark Tree and Red Alder is important to know. While considering everything about Paperbark Tree and Red Alder Care, growing season is an essential factor. Paperbark Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Red Alder season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Paperbark Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Red Alder is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Paperbark Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Red Alder is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Paperbark Tree and Red Alder Physical Information
Paperbark Tree and Red Alder physical information is very important for comparison. Paperbark Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Red Alder height is 1,370.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Paperbark Tree and Red Alder are as follows:
Paperbark Tree flower color: Light Yellow, Light Pink and Ivory
Paperbark Tree leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Red Alder flower color: Yellow, Red and Coral
- Red Alder leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Paperbark Tree and Red Alder
Care of Paperbark Tree and Red Alder include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Paperbark Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Red Alder 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 Red Alder needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.