Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Australia
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Canada
Types
Melaleuca quinquenervia
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Habitat
Warm and moist climatic conditions
gardens, Hardwood forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
5-7
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 9, 12, 13, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Light Pink, Ivory
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green, Plum
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Butterfly shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Get enough water whenever the soil is dry
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove deadheads, Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds
Bees, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibiotic, Cough, Headache, hemorrhoids, Respiratory Disorders, Rheumatism
Cancer, Diuretic
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
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Feature Plant, Groundcover
Botanical Name
MELALEUCA quinquenervia
JEFFERSONIA diphylla
Common Name
Cajeput Tree, Paperbark Tree, Punk Tree
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In Hindi
Paperbark tree
Twinleaf
In German
Paperbark tree
Twinleaf
In French
Paperbark tree
Twinleaf
In Spanish
Paperbark tree
Twinleaf
In Greek
Paperbark tree
Twinleaf
In Portuguese
Paperbark tree
Twinleaf
In Polish
Paperbark tree
Twinleaf
In Latin
Paperbark tree
Twinleaf
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Myrtales
Ranunculales
Family
Myrtaceae
Berberidaceae
Genus
Melaleuca
Jeffersonia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Season and Care of Paperbark Tree and Twinleaf
Season and care of Paperbark Tree and Twinleaf is important to know. While considering everything about Paperbark Tree and Twinleaf Care, growing season is an essential factor. Paperbark Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Twinleaf season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Paperbark Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Twinleaf is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Paperbark Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Twinleaf is Neutral, Alkaline.
Paperbark Tree and Twinleaf Physical Information
Paperbark Tree and Twinleaf physical information is very important for comparison. Paperbark Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Twinleaf height is 15.20 cm and width 12.70 cm. The color specification of Paperbark Tree and Twinleaf are as follows:
Paperbark Tree flower color: Light Yellow, Light Pink and Ivory
Paperbark Tree leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Twinleaf flower color: White
- Twinleaf leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Paperbark Tree and Twinleaf
Care of Paperbark Tree and Twinleaf include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Paperbark Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Twinleaf pruning is done Remove deadheads and Requires very little pruning. In summer Paperbark Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Twinleaf needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.