Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Australia
Southeastern Asia, Australia
Types
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Melaleuca quinquenervia
Habitat
Canopy, Rainforest
Warm and moist climatic conditions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
9-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 9, 12, 13, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Rose
Light Yellow, Light Pink, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Gold, Brown
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green
Dark Green, Plum
Leaf Shape
Lobulated
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought, Soil Compaction
Wet Site, Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Requires consistently moist soil
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
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
Pests and Diseases
Root rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds, Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Antibiotic, Cough, Headache, hemorrhoids, Respiratory Disorders, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Seeds, Wood
Bark, Flowers, Leaves, Wood
Other Uses
Edible seed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used to make wood shingles
Used as essential oil
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
BRACHYCHITON discolor
MELALEUCA quinquenervia
Common Name
Bush Kurrajong, Pink Flame Tree, Queensland Lacebark
Cajeput Tree, Paperbark Tree, Punk Tree
In Hindi
Pink Flame Tree
Paperbark tree
In German
Rosa Flame Tree
Paperbark tree
In French
Flame Tree Rose
Paperbark tree
In Spanish
Pink árbol de la llama
Paperbark tree
In Greek
Ροζ Φλόγα Δέντρο
Paperbark tree
In Portuguese
Árvore Chama Rosa
Paperbark tree
In Polish
Różowy Flame Tree
Paperbark tree
In Latin
Pink arbor flamma
Paperbark tree
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Sterculiaceae
Myrtaceae
Genus
brachychiton
Melaleuca
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Sterculioideae
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Season and Care of Pink Flame Tree and Paperbark Tree
Season and care of Pink Flame Tree and Paperbark Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Pink Flame Tree and Paperbark Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pink Flame Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Paperbark Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pink Flame Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Paperbark Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pink Flame Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Paperbark Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pink Flame Tree and Paperbark Tree Physical Information
Pink Flame Tree and Paperbark Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Pink Flame Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Paperbark Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Pink Flame Tree and Paperbark Tree are as follows:
Pink Flame Tree flower color: Rose
Pink Flame Tree leaf color:
Paperbark Tree flower color: Light Yellow, Light Pink and Ivory
- Paperbark Tree leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Pink Flame Tree and Paperbark Tree
Care of Pink Flame Tree and Paperbark Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pink Flame Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Paperbark Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Pink Flame Tree 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.