Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Australia
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Melaleuca quinquenervia
Typical Red Buckeye, Yellow-flowered Red Buckeye
Habitat
Warm and moist climatic conditions
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
5-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 9, 12, 13, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2a, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Light Pink, Ivory
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Yellow, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green, Plum
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Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Elliptic
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
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, 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
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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
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 dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Leaf Blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
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
Cancer, Hypnotic, Odontalgic, Salve
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Flowers, Leaves, Wood
Seeds
Other Uses
Used as essential oil
Grounded seed is used as a gruel, Used as a soap substitute
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
MELALEUCA quinquenervia
AESCULUS pavia
Common Name
Cajeput Tree, Paperbark Tree, Punk Tree
Red Buckeye
In Hindi
Paperbark tree
Red Buckeye
In German
Paperbark tree
Red Buckeye
In French
Paperbark tree
Red Buckeye
In Spanish
Paperbark tree
rojo castaño de Indias
In Greek
Paperbark tree
κόκκινο Buckeye
In Portuguese
Paperbark tree
Red Buckeye
In Polish
Paperbark tree
Red Buckeye
In Latin
Paperbark tree
Red Buckeye
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Myrtales
Sapindales
Family
Myrtaceae
Hippocastanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
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Hippocastanoideae
Season and Care of Paperbark Tree and Red Buckeye
Season and care of Paperbark Tree and Red Buckeye is important to know. While considering everything about Paperbark Tree and Red Buckeye Care, growing season is an essential factor. Paperbark Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Red Buckeye season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Paperbark Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Red Buckeye is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Paperbark Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Red Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral.
Paperbark Tree and Red Buckeye Physical Information
Paperbark Tree and Red Buckeye physical information is very important for comparison. Paperbark Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Paperbark Tree and Red Buckeye are as follows:
Paperbark Tree flower color: Light Yellow, Light Pink and Ivory
Paperbark Tree leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Red Buckeye flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
- Red Buckeye leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Paperbark Tree and Red Buckeye
Care of Paperbark Tree and Red Buckeye include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Paperbark Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Red Buckeye pruning is done Remove dead branches. In summer Paperbark Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Red Buckeye needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.