Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Annual
Origin
South America, Brazil
Southeastern Asia, Australia
Types
Rosea, Chrysotricha, Impetiginosa, Avellanedae
Melaleuca quinquenervia
Habitat
Dry areas, Forest edges
Warm and moist climatic conditions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
9-15
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
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
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Seperation, Vegetative Reproduction
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
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 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
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
-
Birds, Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
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
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
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
Family
Bignoniaceae
Myrtaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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.