Type
Tree
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Australia
Australia
Types
Melaleuca quinquenervia
Xerochrysum bracteatum
Habitat
Warm and moist climatic conditions
Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
10-11
AHS Heat Zone
12-7
12 - 3
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 9, 12, 13, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Light Pink, Ivory
Orange, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green, Plum
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Get enough water whenever the soil is dry
Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Well-aerated
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Loam, Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full 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
General garden fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Heat Tolerance
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single, Double
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds
-
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes, Water gardening
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for the Scalp, Removes dandruff, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibiotic, Cough, Headache, hemorrhoids, Respiratory Disorders, Rheumatism
anti-allergy, anti-inflammatory, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Fungicidal
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Flowers, Leaves, Wood
Flowers
Other Uses
Used as essential oil
Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Bog Garden, Lawns and Turf
Botanical Name
MELALEUCA quinquenervia
XEROCHRYSUM bracteatum 'Copper'
Common Name
Cajeput Tree, Paperbark Tree, Punk Tree
Dreamtime Copper Strawflower, Strawflower
In Hindi
Paperbark tree
strawflower
In German
Paperbark tree
Strohblume
In French
Paperbark tree
strawflower
In Spanish
Paperbark tree
strawflower
In Greek
Paperbark tree
strawflower
In Portuguese
Paperbark tree
strawflower
In Polish
Paperbark tree
strawflower
In Latin
Paperbark tree
strawflower
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Myrtaceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Melaleuca
Xerochrysum
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Paperbark Tree and Strawflower
Season and care of Paperbark Tree and Strawflower is important to know. While considering everything about Paperbark Tree and Strawflower Care, growing season is an essential factor. Paperbark Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Strawflower season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Paperbark Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Strawflower is Loam while the PH of soil for Paperbark Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Strawflower is Neutral.
Paperbark Tree and Strawflower Physical Information
Paperbark Tree and Strawflower physical information is very important for comparison. Paperbark Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Strawflower height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Paperbark Tree and Strawflower are as follows:
Paperbark Tree flower color: Light Yellow, Light Pink and Ivory
Paperbark Tree leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Strawflower flower color: Orange and Gold
- Strawflower leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Paperbark Tree and Strawflower
Care of Paperbark Tree and Strawflower include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Paperbark Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Strawflower 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 Strawflower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.