Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
China
Southeastern Asia, Australia
Types
Fuyu, Jiro, Gosho, Suruga
Melaleuca quinquenervia
Habitat
Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Secondary
Warm and moist climatic conditions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
9-15
Sunset Zone
H1, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 9, 12, 13, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Yellow
Light Yellow, Light Pink, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Burgundy, Orange Red
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green, Plum
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Elliptic
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
-
Wet Site, Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water usually once a day
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
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
Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Crown gall, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Root rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Frost
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Mealybugs, White peach scale
Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Abdominal distension, Excessive flatus
-
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Brightens the skin complexion, For treating wrinkles
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anthelmintic, Antitussive, Antivinous, Appetizer, Astringent, Demulcent, Febrifuge, Stomachic, Styptic
Antibiotic, Cough, Headache, hemorrhoids, Respiratory Disorders, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Bark, Flowers, Leaves, Wood
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Wood is used for making furniture
Used as essential oil
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
DIOSPYROS kaki
MELALEUCA quinquenervia
Common Name
Asian Persimmon, Japanese Persimmon, Kaki, Sharon Fruit
Cajeput Tree, Paperbark Tree, Punk Tree
In Hindi
शैरन फल
Paperbark tree
In German
Sharon Frucht
Paperbark tree
In French
Sharon Fruit
Paperbark tree
In Spanish
Sharon Fruit
Paperbark tree
In Greek
Sharon Φρούτα
Paperbark tree
In Portuguese
Sharon Fruit
Paperbark tree
In Polish
Sharon Fruit
Paperbark tree
In Latin
Sharon fructus
Paperbark tree
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Ebenaceae
Myrtaceae
Genus
Diospyros
Melaleuca
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Sharon Fruit and Paperbark Tree
Season and care of Sharon Fruit and Paperbark Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Sharon Fruit and Paperbark Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sharon Fruit season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Paperbark Tree season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sharon Fruit is Clay, Loam and for Paperbark Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sharon Fruit is Acidic, Neutral and for Paperbark Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Sharon Fruit and Paperbark Tree Physical Information
Sharon Fruit and Paperbark Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Sharon Fruit height is 760.00 cm and width 550.00 cm whereas Paperbark Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Sharon Fruit and Paperbark Tree are as follows:
Sharon Fruit flower color: Light Yellow
Sharon Fruit leaf color: Green
Paperbark Tree flower color: Light Yellow, Light Pink and Ivory
- Paperbark Tree leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Sharon Fruit and Paperbark Tree
Care of Sharon Fruit and Paperbark Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sharon Fruit 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 Sharon Fruit 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.