Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Tree
Origin
Argentina, Chile
Australia
Habitat
Hardwood forests, pine woods
Canopy, Rainforest
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
9-13
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Spreading
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Purple, Rose, Violet, Plum, Black
Gold, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green, Bronze
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Lobulated
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Wet Site, Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Do not let dry out between waterings, Requires consistently moist soil
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial fruit blotch, Downy mildew, Gall Insects, Mites, Powdery mildew
Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Shade areas
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Insects
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Hives, inflammation in lips, Sore Throat, Swelling in the face
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Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Good for skin
-
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Food for birds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Analgesic, Anodyne, Antirheumatic, Antispasmodic, Astringent, Carminative
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Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Stem
Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
For making oil, For making oil for cosmetics, Medicinal oil, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Edible seed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used to make wood shingles
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
Gaultheria procumbens
BRACHYCHITON discolor
Common Name
Eastern teaberry, checkerberry, American wintergreen
Bush Kurrajong, Pink Flame Tree, Queensland Lacebark
In Hindi
boxberry
Pink Flame Tree
In German
boxberry
Rosa Flame Tree
In French
boxberry
Flame Tree Rose
In Spanish
boxberry
Pink árbol de la llama
In Greek
boxberry
Ροζ Φλόγα Δέντρο
In Portuguese
boxberry
Árvore Chama Rosa
In Polish
boxberry
Różowy Flame Tree
In Latin
Burning
Pink arbor flamma
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Ericaceae
Sterculiaceae
Genus
Gaultheria
brachychiton
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Gaultherieae
Sterculieae
Subfamily
Vaccinioideae
Sterculioideae
Properties of Boxberry and Pink Flame Tree
Wondering what are the properties of Boxberry and Pink Flame Tree? We provide you with everything About Boxberry and Pink Flame Tree. Boxberry doesn't have thorns and Pink Flame Tree doesn't have thorns. Also Boxberry does not have fragrant flowers. Boxberry has allergic reactions like Hives, inflammation in lips, Sore Throat and Swelling in the face and Pink Flame Tree has allergic reactions like Hives, inflammation in lips, Sore Throat and Swelling in the face. 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 Boxberry and Pink Flame Tree and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Boxberry and Pink Flame Tree
Season and care of Boxberry and Pink Flame Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Boxberry and Pink Flame Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Boxberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pink Flame Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Boxberry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Pink Flame Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Boxberry is Acidic, Neutral and for Pink Flame Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Boxberry and Pink Flame Tree Physical Information
Boxberry and Pink Flame Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Boxberry height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Pink Flame Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Boxberry and Pink Flame Tree are as follows:
Boxberry flower color: White and Light Pink
Boxberry leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Pink Flame Tree flower color: Rose
- Pink Flame Tree leaf color:
Care of Boxberry and Pink Flame Tree
Care of Boxberry and Pink Flame Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Boxberry pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Pink Flame Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Boxberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pink Flame Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.