Life Span
Biennial
Annual
Origin
South America
Southeastern Asia, Australia
Types
Peruvian peppertree, peppercorn tree, Peruvian mastic
Melaleuca quinquenervia
Habitat
Dappled Shade, open Woodlands
Warm and moist climatic conditions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
9-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 9, 12, 13, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Weeping
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Yellow
Light Yellow, Light Pink, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Pink, Rose
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
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
Dark Green, Plum
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Winter
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Wet Site, Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Water Deeply
Get enough water whenever the soil is dry
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut limbs, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Irritate the mucus membrane
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Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
-
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiemetic, Antirheumatic, Appetizer, Digestive, Miscellany, Purgative
Antibiotic, Cough, Headache, hemorrhoids, Respiratory Disorders, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Bark, Flowers, Leaves, Wood
Other Uses
Condiment, Gum
Used as essential oil
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Rock Garden / Wall, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
SCHINUS molle
MELALEUCA quinquenervia
Common Name
Peppertree
Cajeput Tree, Paperbark Tree, Punk Tree
In Hindi
Peppertree
Paperbark tree
In German
Peppertree
Paperbark tree
In French
Peppertree
Paperbark tree
In Spanish
peppertree
Paperbark tree
In Greek
Peppertree
Paperbark tree
In Portuguese
Peppertree
Paperbark tree
In Polish
Peppertree
Paperbark tree
In Latin
Peppertree
Paperbark tree
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Myrtales
Family
Anacardiaceae
Myrtaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Anacardioideae
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Season and Care of Peppertree and Paperbark Tree
Season and care of Peppertree and Paperbark Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Peppertree and Paperbark Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peppertree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Paperbark Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Peppertree is Loam, Sand and for Paperbark Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Peppertree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Paperbark Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Peppertree and Paperbark Tree Physical Information
Peppertree and Paperbark Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Peppertree height is 1,219.20 cm and width 1,219.20 cm whereas Paperbark Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Peppertree and Paperbark Tree are as follows:
Peppertree flower color: Light Yellow
Peppertree leaf color: Green
Paperbark Tree flower color: Light Yellow, Light Pink and Ivory
- Paperbark Tree leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Peppertree and Paperbark Tree
Care of Peppertree and Paperbark Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Peppertree pruning is done Cut limbs, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Paperbark Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Peppertree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Paperbark Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.