Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Western United States, Northwestern United States, Alaska, Canada
Southeastern Asia, Australia
Types
-
Melaleuca quinquenervia
Habitat
Forest margins, Thickets
Warm and moist climatic conditions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
9-15
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
H1, H2, 9, 12, 13, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Ivory
Light Yellow, Light Pink, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green, Plum
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
-
Wet Site, Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
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
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, for fruiting plants, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial leaf spot, Cane Spot, fungus, Powdery mildew, Viruses
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds, Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
-
Environmental Uses
Food for birds, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes, soil stabilisation
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Fever
Antibiotic, Cough, Headache, hemorrhoids, Respiratory Disorders, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Bark, Flowers, Leaves, Wood
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as essential oil
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
Sambucus racemosa
MELALEUCA quinquenervia
Common Name
Red Elderberry, Red-berried Elderberry
Cajeput Tree, Paperbark Tree, Punk Tree
In Hindi
Red Elderberry
Paperbark tree
In German
Rote Holunder
Paperbark tree
In French
Red sureau
Paperbark tree
In Spanish
La baya del saúco roja
Paperbark tree
In Greek
κόκκινο Elderberry
Paperbark tree
In Portuguese
Red Elderberry
Paperbark tree
In Polish
Red Elderberry
Paperbark tree
In Latin
pubens
Paperbark tree
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Dipsacales
Myrtales
Family
Caprifoliaceae
Myrtaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Red Elderberry and Paperbark Tree
Season and care of Red Elderberry and Paperbark Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Red Elderberry and Paperbark Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Elderberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Paperbark Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Red Elderberry is Clay, Loam and for Paperbark Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Red Elderberry is Neutral and for Paperbark Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Red Elderberry and Paperbark Tree Physical Information
Red Elderberry and Paperbark Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Red Elderberry height is 370.00 cm and width 430.00 cm whereas Paperbark Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Red Elderberry and Paperbark Tree are as follows:
Red Elderberry flower color: Ivory
Red Elderberry leaf color: Green
Paperbark Tree flower color: Light Yellow, Light Pink and Ivory
- Paperbark Tree leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Red Elderberry and Paperbark Tree
Care of Red Elderberry and Paperbark Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Elderberry pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Paperbark Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Red Elderberry 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.