Satsuma

Paperbark Tree

About Satsuma and Paperbark Tree

Satsuma

Paperbark Tree

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What is

Life Span

Annual

Type

Fruit

Tree

Origin

China, Japan

Southeastern Asia, Australia

Types

Melaleuca quinquenervia

Number of Varieties

0 40000

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Habitat

Subtropical climates

Warm and moist climatic conditions

USDA Hardiness Zone

8-119-15

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

10-8

12-7

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

Spreading

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

300.00 cm610.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

180.00 cm610.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White

Light Yellow, Light Pink, Ivory

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Green, Orange, Orange Red

Sandy Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

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

Light Green

Dark Green, Plum

Shape

Leaf Shape

Acicular

Elliptic

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

Bloom Time

Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter

Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Wet Site, Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground, Pot

Ground

How to Plant?

Budding, Grafting, Seedlings

Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Medium

Get enough water whenever the soil is dry

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

Apply N-P-K, Fertilize the first year

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Anthracnose, Aphids, Black root rot, Brown Rot, Mushroom root rot

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy

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

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Fine

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds, Butterflies

Birds, Hummingbirds

Allergy

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Good for skin and hair

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Agroforestry, Food for birds

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Bone strength, Kidney Stones, osteoporosis, Stomach Cancer, Vitamin C

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

Part of Plant Used

Fruits

Bark, Flowers, Leaves, Wood

Other Uses

Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant

Used as essential oil

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier

Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CITRUS unshiu

MELALEUCA quinquenervia

Common Name

Satsuma, unshu mikan, cold hardy mandarin

Cajeput Tree, Paperbark Tree, Punk Tree

In Hindi

satsuma

Paperbark tree

In German

satsuma

Paperbark tree

In French

satsuma

Paperbark tree

In Spanish

satsuma

Paperbark tree

In Greek

satsuma

Paperbark tree

In Portuguese

satsuma

Paperbark tree

In Polish

Satsuma

Paperbark tree

In Latin

Satsuma

Paperbark tree

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Sapindales

Myrtales

Family

Rutaceae

Myrtaceae

Genus

Citrus

Melaleuca

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Citreae

Subfamily

Citroideae

Number of Species

1613

1 27800

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Properties of Satsuma and Paperbark Tree

Wondering what are the properties of Satsuma and Paperbark Tree? We provide you with everything About Satsuma and Paperbark Tree. Satsuma doesn't have thorns and Paperbark Tree doesn't have thorns. Also Satsuma does not have fragrant flowers. Satsuma 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 Satsuma and Paperbark Tree and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Satsuma and Paperbark Tree

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

Satsuma and Paperbark Tree Physical Information

Satsuma and Paperbark Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Satsuma height is 300.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Paperbark Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Satsuma and Paperbark Tree are as follows:

Satsuma flower color: White
Satsuma leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Paperbark Tree flower color: Light Yellow, Light Pink and Ivory
Paperbark Tree leaf color: Green and Dark Green

Care of Satsuma and Paperbark Tree

Care of Satsuma and Paperbark Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Satsuma pruning is done Remove branches, 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 Satsuma 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.