Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Australia
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Types
Melaleuca quinquenervia
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Warm and moist climatic conditions
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
5-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 9, 12, 13, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Light Pink, Ivory
Purple, Pink, Rose, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green, Plum
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
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
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Get enough water whenever the soil is dry
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In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
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 damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Evergreen
No
Semi-Evergreen
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds
Butterflies
Allergy
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Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibiotic, Cough, Headache, hemorrhoids, Respiratory Disorders, Rheumatism
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Flowers, Leaves, Wood
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Used as essential oil
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
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Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Groundcover, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
MELALEUCA quinquenervia
PRUNELLA 'Summer Daze' PP19609
Common Name
Cajeput Tree, Paperbark Tree, Punk Tree
Selfheal, Summer Daze Selfheal
In Hindi
Paperbark tree
Hydrangea
In German
Paperbark tree
Hortensie
In French
Paperbark tree
Hortensia
In Spanish
Paperbark tree
Hortensia
In Greek
Paperbark tree
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Paperbark tree
Hortênsia
In Polish
Paperbark tree
Hortensja
In Latin
Paperbark tree
Hibiscus
Family
Myrtaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Season and Care of Paperbark Tree and Selfheal
Season and care of Paperbark Tree and Selfheal is important to know. While considering everything about Paperbark Tree and Selfheal Care, growing season is an essential factor. Paperbark Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Selfheal season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Paperbark Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Selfheal is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Paperbark Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Selfheal is Acidic, Neutral.
Paperbark Tree and Selfheal Physical Information
Paperbark Tree and Selfheal physical information is very important for comparison. Paperbark Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Selfheal height is 15.20 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Paperbark Tree and Selfheal are as follows:
Paperbark Tree flower color: Light Yellow, Light Pink and Ivory
Paperbark Tree leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Selfheal flower color: Purple, Pink, Rose and Violet
- Selfheal leaf color: Green
Care of Paperbark Tree and Selfheal
Care of Paperbark Tree and Selfheal include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Paperbark Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Selfheal 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 Selfheal needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.