Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Australia
Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
Types
Melaleuca quinquenervia
Ribes rubrum 'White Pearl', Ribes rubrum 'White Icicle'
Habitat
Warm and moist climatic conditions
Broad-Leaved Forests, shores, Stream side
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
3-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 9, 12, 13, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Light Pink, Ivory
Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
White, Light Yellow, Ivory
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Yellow, Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green, Plum
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Maple shaped
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
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Early Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Get enough water whenever the soil is dry
occasional watering once established, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
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
Aphids, Birds, Borers, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds
Birds
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibiotic, Cough, Headache, hemorrhoids, Respiratory Disorders, Rheumatism
Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Flowers, Leaves, Wood
Fruits, Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as essential oil
Culinary use, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
MELALEUCA quinquenervia
RIBES rubrum 'White Dutch'
Common Name
Cajeput Tree, Paperbark Tree, Punk Tree
White Currant, Skunk Currant, Pink Currant, Yellow Currant
In Hindi
Paperbark tree
White Currant
In German
Paperbark tree
Weiße Ribisel
In French
Paperbark tree
Ribes sativum
In Spanish
Paperbark tree
grosella blanca
In Greek
Paperbark tree
white currant
In Portuguese
Paperbark tree
groselha-branca
In Polish
Paperbark tree
biała porzeczka
In Latin
Paperbark tree
Ribes glandulosum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Myrtaceae
Grossulariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Season and Care of Paperbark Tree and White Currant
Season and care of Paperbark Tree and White Currant is important to know. While considering everything about Paperbark Tree and White Currant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Paperbark Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and White Currant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Paperbark Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for White Currant is Loam while the PH of soil for Paperbark Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for White Currant is Acidic, Neutral.
Paperbark Tree and White Currant Physical Information
Paperbark Tree and White Currant physical information is very important for comparison. Paperbark Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas White Currant height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Paperbark Tree and White Currant are as follows:
Paperbark Tree flower color: Light Yellow, Light Pink and Ivory
Paperbark Tree leaf color: Green and Dark Green
White Currant flower color: Green
- White Currant leaf color: Green
Care of Paperbark Tree and White Currant
Care of Paperbark Tree and White Currant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Paperbark Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and White Currant 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 Currant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.