Life Span
Biennial and Perennial
Annual
Type
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Tree
Origin
Europe, Northern Africa, Western Asia
Southeastern Asia, Australia
Types
-
Melaleuca quinquenervia
Habitat
Warmer regions
Warm and moist climatic conditions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-5
9-15
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 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
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Pink
Light Yellow, Light Pink, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green, Plum
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water
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
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full 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
Borers, Red blotch, Root weevil
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bumblebees, Butterflies
Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
allergic reaction, Headache, Liver disease, Nausea
-
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Good for skin and hair, Promotes healthy skin
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antispasmodic, Cough, Expectorant, Sedative
Antibiotic, Cough, Headache, hemorrhoids, Respiratory Disorders, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Stem
Bark, Flowers, Leaves, Wood
Other Uses
Food for animals, Traditional medicine, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used to make herbal teas
Used as essential oil
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
Trifolium pratense
MELALEUCA quinquenervia
Common Name
Red Clover
Cajeput Tree, Paperbark Tree, Punk Tree
In Hindi
लाल तिपतिया घास
Paperbark tree
In German
Rotklee
Paperbark tree
In French
Trèfle rouge
Paperbark tree
In Spanish
Trébol rojo
Paperbark tree
In Greek
Κόκκινο τριφύλλι
Paperbark tree
In Portuguese
Trevo vermelho
Paperbark tree
In Polish
Czerwona koniczyna
Paperbark tree
In Latin
Trifolium pratense
Paperbark tree
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Myrtaceae
Genus
Trifolium
Melaleuca
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Red Clover and Paperbark Tree
Season and care of Red Clover and Paperbark Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Red Clover and Paperbark Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Clover season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Paperbark Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Red Clover is Sand and for Paperbark Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Red Clover is Neutral and for Paperbark Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Red Clover and Paperbark Tree Physical Information
Red Clover and Paperbark Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Red Clover height is 20.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Paperbark Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Red Clover and Paperbark Tree are as follows:
Red Clover flower color: Pink
Red Clover leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Paperbark Tree flower color: Light Yellow, Light Pink and Ivory
- Paperbark Tree leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Red Clover and Paperbark Tree
Care of Red Clover and Paperbark Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Clover 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 Red Clover 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.