Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Australia
Mexico, Central America
Types
Melaleuca quinquenervia
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Habitat
Warm and moist climatic conditions
Hardwood forests, Lowland, Upland, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
4-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 9, 12, 13, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Light Pink, Ivory
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
Tan
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
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Late Winter
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Budding, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Get enough water whenever the soil is dry
Do not water excessively, Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering, Needs very little water
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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial 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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
-
Asthma, Pollen, Rhinitis, Rhinoconjunctivitis
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibiotic, Cough, Headache, hemorrhoids, Respiratory Disorders, Rheumatism
Aphrodisiac, Astringent, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Flowers, Leaves, Wood
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Other Uses
Used as essential oil
Repellent, Used as a dye
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
MELALEUCA quinquenervia
FRAXINUS americana
Common Name
Cajeput Tree, Paperbark Tree, Punk Tree
White Ash
In Hindi
Paperbark tree
FRAXINUS americana
In German
Paperbark tree
Fraxinus americana
In French
Paperbark tree
Fraxinus americana
In Spanish
Paperbark tree
Fraxinus americana
In Greek
Paperbark tree
Fraxinus americana
In Portuguese
Paperbark tree
Fraxinus americana
In Polish
Paperbark tree
jesion amerykański
In Latin
Paperbark tree
Fraxinus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Myrtaceae
Oleaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Paperbark Tree and White Ash
Season and care of Paperbark Tree and White Ash is important to know. While considering everything about Paperbark Tree and White Ash Care, growing season is an essential factor. Paperbark Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and White Ash season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Paperbark Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for White Ash is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Paperbark Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for White Ash is Neutral, Alkaline.
Paperbark Tree and White Ash Physical Information
Paperbark Tree and White Ash physical information is very important for comparison. Paperbark Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas White Ash height is 1,830.00 cm and width 910.00 cm. The color specification of Paperbark Tree and White Ash are as follows:
Paperbark Tree flower color: Light Yellow, Light Pink and Ivory
Paperbark Tree leaf color: Green and Dark Green
White Ash flower color:
- White Ash leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Paperbark Tree and White Ash
Care of Paperbark Tree and White Ash include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Paperbark Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and White Ash 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 White Ash needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.