Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
United States, North-Central United States, Canada
Australia
Types
The White Oaks, Chestnut Oak, Bur Oak
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Habitat
Humid climates
Canopy, Rainforest
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
9-13
Sunset Zone
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Spreading
Flower Color
Red, Light Green
Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Chocolate
Gold, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Pink, Sienna
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Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Purple, Burgundy, Dark Red
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Y-shaped
Lobulated
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loamy, Moist, Sandy, Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs watering once a week, occasional watering once established, Requires watering in the growing season, Water daily during growing season, Water more in summer
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
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove short branches
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds, Squirrels, Woodpeckers
Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Tree trunks
Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Air freshner, Grown for shade, Used as firewood, Used in Furniture, Used in paper industry, Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used fore making tools, Wood log is used in making fences
Edible seed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used to make wood shingles
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
QUERCUS ellipsoidalis
BRACHYCHITON discolor
Common Name
Northern Pin Oak
Bush Kurrajong, Pink Flame Tree, Queensland Lacebark
In Hindi
Pin Oak
Pink Flame Tree
In German
Pin-Eichen
Rosa Flame Tree
In French
Pin Oak
Flame Tree Rose
In Spanish
pin Oak
Pink árbol de la llama
In Greek
pin Oak
Ροζ Φλόγα Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Pin Oak
Árvore Chama Rosa
In Polish
pin Oak
Różowy Flame Tree
In Latin
Quercus
Pink arbor flamma
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fagaceae
Sterculiaceae
Genus
Quercus
brachychiton
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
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Sterculioideae
Season and Care of Pin Oak and Pink Flame Tree
Season and care of Pin Oak and Pink Flame Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Pin Oak and Pink Flame Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pin Oak season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Pink Flame Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pin Oak is Clay, Loamy, Moist, Sandy, Well drained and for Pink Flame Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pin Oak is Acidic and for Pink Flame Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Pin Oak and Pink Flame Tree Physical Information
Pin Oak and Pink Flame Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Pin Oak height is 2,499.36 cm and width 792.48 cm whereas Pink Flame Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Pin Oak and Pink Flame Tree are as follows:
Pin Oak flower color: Red and Light Green
Pin Oak leaf color: Pink and Sienna
Pink Flame Tree flower color: Rose
- Pink Flame Tree leaf color:
Care of Pin Oak and Pink Flame Tree
Care of Pin Oak and Pink Flame Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pin Oak pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove short branches and Pink Flame Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Pin Oak 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.