Phlox

Paperbark Tree

About Phlox and Paperbark Tree

Phlox

Paperbark Tree

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What is

Life Span

Annual and Perennial

Annual

Type

Perennial

Tree

Origin

United States, Northwestern United States, California

Southeastern Asia, Australia

Types

Phlox adsurgens, Phlox alyssifolia, Phlox amabilis

Melaleuca quinquenervia

Number of Varieties

1365

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Habitat

Moist Soils, Wet ground, Wet lands

Warm and moist climatic conditions

USDA Hardiness Zone

5-79-15

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AHS Heat Zone

7-5

12-7

Sunset Zone

3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18

H1, H2, 9, 12, 13, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Cushion/Mound-forming

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

243.84 cm610.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

91.44 cm610.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Light Blue, Pink, Red, White

Light Yellow, Light Pink, Ivory

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Sandy Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Gray Green, Dark Green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Gray Green, Dark Green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Gray Green, Dark Green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Gray Green, Dark Green

Dark Green, Plum

Shape

Leaf Shape

Arrowhead

Elliptic

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Neutral, Slightly Acidic

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

Bloom Time

Late Spring, Early Summer

Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Wet Site, Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting

Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Water more in summer, Water when soil is dry

Get enough water whenever the soil is dry

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

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

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

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Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Fine

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Caterpillar, Flying insects, Insects

Birds, Hummingbirds

Allergy

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Antibiotic, Cough, Headache, hemorrhoids, Respiratory Disorders, Rheumatism

Part of Plant Used

Bark, Flowers, Leaves, Wood

Other Uses

Used as essential oil

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Alpine, Container, Cutflower, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall

Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

PHLOX douglasii

MELALEUCA quinquenervia

Common Name

Douglas Moss Phlox, Phlox

Cajeput Tree, Paperbark Tree, Punk Tree

In Hindi

Phlox plant

Paperbark tree

In German

Phlox Pflanze

Paperbark tree

In French

plante Phlox

Paperbark tree

In Spanish

planta de Phlox

Paperbark tree

In Greek

φυτό phlox

Paperbark tree

In Portuguese

planta Phlox

Paperbark tree

In Polish

Phlox roślin

Paperbark tree

In Latin

plantae Phlox

Paperbark tree

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Ericales

Myrtales

Family

Polemoniaceae

Myrtaceae

Genus

Phlox

Melaleuca

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Subfamily

Number of Species

6713

1 27800

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Properties of Phlox and Paperbark Tree

Wondering what are the properties of Phlox and Paperbark Tree? We provide you with everything About Phlox and Paperbark Tree. Phlox has thorns and Paperbark Tree doesn't have thorns. Also Phlox does not have fragrant flowers. Phlox has allergic reactions like and Paperbark Tree has allergic reactions like . Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Phlox and Paperbark Tree and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Phlox and Paperbark Tree

Season and care of Phlox and Paperbark Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Phlox and Paperbark Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Phlox season is Spring and Summer and Paperbark Tree season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Phlox is Loam, Sand and for Paperbark Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Phlox is Neutral, Slightly Acidic and for Paperbark Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Phlox and Paperbark Tree Physical Information

Phlox and Paperbark Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Phlox height is 243.84 cm and width 91.44 cm whereas Paperbark Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Phlox and Paperbark Tree are as follows:

Phlox flower color: Light Blue, Pink, Red and White
Phlox leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Paperbark Tree flower color: Light Yellow, Light Pink and Ivory
Paperbark Tree leaf color: Green and Dark Green

Care of Phlox and Paperbark Tree

Care of Phlox and Paperbark Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Phlox pruning is done 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 Phlox 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.