Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Mexico
Southeastern Asia, Australia
Types
-
Melaleuca quinquenervia
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Roadsides
Warm and moist climatic conditions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-14
9-15
Sunset Zone
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
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Red
Light Yellow, Light Pink, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Light Green, Tan
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, Plum
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Fall
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Water Deeply
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Birds, Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Antibiotic, Cough, Headache, hemorrhoids, Respiratory Disorders, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Bark, Flowers, Leaves, Wood
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Used as essential oil
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Tropical, Wildflower
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
CALLIANDRA californica
MELALEUCA quinquenervia
Common Name
Baja fairy duster
Zapotillo
Chuparosa
Cajeput Tree, Paperbark Tree, Punk Tree
In Hindi
tabardillo
Paperbark tree
In German
tabardillo
Paperbark tree
In French
tabardillo
Paperbark tree
In Spanish
tabardillo
Paperbark tree
In Greek
Tabardillo
Paperbark tree
In Portuguese
Tabardillo
Paperbark tree
In Polish
Tabardillo
Paperbark tree
In Latin
Tabardillo
Paperbark tree
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Myrtaceae
Genus
Calliandra
Melaleuca
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Tabardillo and Paperbark Tree
Season and care of Tabardillo and Paperbark Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Tabardillo and Paperbark Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tabardillo season is Spring and Fall and Paperbark Tree season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Tabardillo is Loam, Sand and for Paperbark Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tabardillo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Paperbark Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Tabardillo and Paperbark Tree Physical Information
Tabardillo and Paperbark Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Tabardillo height is 90.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Paperbark Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Tabardillo and Paperbark Tree are as follows:
Tabardillo flower color: Red
Tabardillo leaf color: Green
Paperbark Tree flower color: Light Yellow, Light Pink and Ivory
- Paperbark Tree leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Tabardillo and Paperbark Tree
Care of Tabardillo and Paperbark Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tabardillo 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 Tabardillo 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.