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Tabebuia
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Paperbark Tree
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About Tabebuia and Paperbark Tree

What is

Life Span

Annual and Perennial
Annual

Type

Tree
Tree

Origin

South America, Brazil
Southeastern Asia, Australia

Types

Rosea, Chrysotricha, Impetiginosa, Avellanedae
Melaleuca quinquenervia

Number of Varieties

255
0 40000
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Habitat

Dry areas, Forest edges
Warm and moist climatic conditions

USDA Hardiness Zone

9-129-15
0 99
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AHS Heat Zone

12-8
12-7

Sunset Zone

H1, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 9, 12, 13, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

1,220.00 cm610.00 cm
0 3900
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Minimum Width

1,070.00 cm610.00 cm
0 6350
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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow, Lemon yellow
Light Yellow, Light Pink, Ivory

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor
Bicolor

Fruit Color

Brown, Sandy Brown
Sandy Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Light Green
Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Gray Green
Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Gray Green
Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

-
Dark Green, Plum

Shape

Leaf Shape

Oblong
Elliptic

Thorns

Season

Plant Season

Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Slow
Fast

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained
Average

Bloom Time

Early Spring, Late Winter
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall

Repeat Bloomer

Tolerances

Drought
Wet Site, Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground
Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Seperation, Vegetative Reproduction
Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium
Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires watering in the growing season, Water more in summer, Water occasionally
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

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained
Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Cut leaves after fall, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune before Winter, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought
Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy
Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single
Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

Edible Fruit

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

Fragrant Fruit

Fragrant Leaf

Fragrant Bark/Stem

Showy Foliage

Showy Bark

Foliage Texture

Medium
Fine

Foliage Sheen

Glossy
Matte

Evergreen

Invasive

Self-Sowing

Attracts

-
Birds, Hummingbirds

Allergy

-
-

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

-
-

Edible Uses

Environmental Uses

Air purification
Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

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

Part of Plant Used

Leaves, Wood
Bark, Flowers, Leaves, Wood

Other Uses

Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used in construction
Used as essential oil

Used As Indoor Plant

Used As Outdoor Plant

Garden Design

Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

HANDROANTHUS billbergii
MELALEUCA quinquenervia

Common Name

Guayacán, Tabebuia
Cajeput Tree, Paperbark Tree, Punk Tree

In Hindi

Tabebuia
Paperbark tree

In German

Tabebuia
Paperbark tree

In French

Tabebuia
Paperbark tree

In Spanish

Tabebuia
Paperbark tree

In Greek

Tabebuia
Paperbark tree

In Portuguese

Tabebuia
Paperbark tree

In Polish

Tabebuia
Paperbark tree

In Latin

Tabebuia
Paperbark tree

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Phylum

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Magnoliophyta

Class

-
Magnoliopsida

Order

Lamiales
Myrtales

Family

Bignoniaceae
Myrtaceae

Genus

Tabebuia
Melaleuca

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

-
-

Subfamily

-
-

Number of Species

6713
1 27800
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Properties of Tabebuia and Paperbark Tree

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

Season and Care of Tabebuia and Paperbark Tree

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

Tabebuia and Paperbark Tree Physical Information

Tabebuia and Paperbark Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Tabebuia height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm whereas Paperbark Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Tabebuia and Paperbark Tree are as follows:

  • Tabebuia flower color: Yellow and Lemon yellow

  • Tabebuia leaf color: Green and Light Green

  • Paperbark Tree flower color: Light Yellow, Light Pink and Ivory

  • Paperbark Tree leaf color: Green and Dark Green

Care of Tabebuia and Paperbark Tree

Care of Tabebuia and Paperbark Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tabebuia pruning is done Cut leaves after fall, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune before Winter, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads and Paperbark Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Tabebuia 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.