Serdang

Paperbark Tree

About Serdang and Paperbark Tree

Serdang

Paperbark Tree

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Annual

Type

Palm or Cycad

Tree

Origin

Southeastern Asia, China, Melanesia

Southeastern Asia, Australia

Types

Melaleuca quinquenervia

Number of Varieties

-5

0 40000

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Habitat

Rainforest, Swamps, Tropical rainforest

Warm and moist climatic conditions

USDA Hardiness Zone

8-149-15

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-9

12-7

Sunset Zone

H1, H2, 16, 17, 18, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

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

Habit

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

122.00 cm610.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

460.00 cm610.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow

Light Yellow, Light Pink, Ivory

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Purple, Indigo

Sandy Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Green, Dark Green

Dark Green, Plum

Shape

Leaf Shape

Palmate

Elliptic

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Average

Bloom Time

Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring

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

How to Plant?

Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Do not let dry out between waterings, Do Not over Water, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering

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

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

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

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Coarse

Fine

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

Sometimes

Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds

Birds, Hummingbirds

Allergy

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

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

Buds, Fruits, Leaves

Bark, Flowers, Leaves, Wood

Other Uses

Grown for shade, Used to make baskets, brooms, hats, Useful for shade, Weaving into Mats and Bags

Used as essential oil

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Feature Plant, Tropical

Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

LIVISTONA saribus

MELALEUCA quinquenervia

Common Name

Serdang, Taraw Palm

Cajeput Tree, Paperbark Tree, Punk Tree

In Hindi

taraw palm

Paperbark tree

In German

Taraw palme

Paperbark tree

In French

Taraw palm

Paperbark tree

In Spanish

Taraw palma

Paperbark tree

In Greek

taraw παλάμη

Paperbark tree

In Portuguese

Taraw palma

Paperbark tree

In Polish

Taraw palmowy

Paperbark tree

In Latin

taraw palmarum

Paperbark tree

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Liliopsida

Magnoliopsida

Order

Arecales

Myrtales

Family

Arecaceae

Myrtaceae

Genus

Livistona

Melaleuca

Clade

Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Corypheae

Subfamily

Coryphoideae

Number of Species

3013

1 27800

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Properties of Serdang and Paperbark Tree

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

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Season and Care of Serdang and Paperbark Tree

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

Serdang and Paperbark Tree Physical Information

Serdang and Paperbark Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Serdang height is 122.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Paperbark Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Serdang and Paperbark Tree are as follows:

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

Care of Serdang and Paperbark Tree

Care of Serdang and Paperbark Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Serdang 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 Serdang 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.