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About Pink Ball Tree and Emu Bush


About Emu Bush and Pink Ball Tree


What is

Life Span
Perennial   
Perennial   

Type
Shrub   
Shrub   

Origin
Eastern Africa, Madagascar   
Hybrid origin   

Types
Not Available   
Pixie Bush, Claypan Grass   

Habitat
gardens, Screen Cottage and Informal Garden   
Desert, Dry areas   

USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15   
9-11   

AHS Heat Zone
12-9   
12-9   

Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24   
8, 9, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24   

Habit
Oval or Rounded   
Upright/Erect   

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
550.00 cm   
99+
180.00 cm   
99+

Minimum Width
240.00 cm   
99+
90.00 cm   
99+

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Pink, Hot Pink, Magenta, Rose   
Magenta, Rose   

Flower Color Modifier
Not Available   
Not Available   

Fruit Color
Not Available   
Light Pink   

Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green   
Purple, Light Green, Gray Green   

Leaf Color in Summer
Green   
Purple, Olive, Gray Green   

Leaf Color in Fall
Green   
Purple, Olive, Gray Green   

Leaf Color in Winter
Green   
Purple, Olive, Gray Green   

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Cordate   
Irregular   

Thorns
No   
No   

Season

Plant Season
Spring, Winter   
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter   

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun   
Full Sun, Partial Sun   

Growth Rate
Fast   
Medium   

Type of Soil
Loam, Sand   
Loam, Sand   

The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral   
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   

Soil Drainage
Well drained   
Well drained   

Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter   
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter   

Repeat Bloomer
Not Available   
Yes   

Tolerances
Drought   
Cold climate, Light Frost, Pollution   

Care

Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot   
Ground, Pot   

How to Plant?
Semi-hardwood and hardwood cuttings, Stem Cutting   
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting   

Plant Maintenance
Medium   
Medium   

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering   
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry   

In Summer
Lots of watering   
Lots of watering   

In Spring
Moderate   
Average Water   

In Winter
Average Water   
Average Water   

Soil
  
  

Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral   
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   

Soil Type
Loam, Sand   
Loam, Sand   

Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained   
Well drained   

Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun   
Full Sun, Partial Sun   

Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves   
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts   

Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer   
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring, Nitrogen, Phosphorous   

Pests and Diseases
Red blotch   
Insects, Red blotch   

Plant Tolerance
Drought   
Cold climate, Light Frost, Pollution   

Facts

Flowers
Showy   
Showy   

Flower Petal Number
Not Available   
Single   

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
Yes   
No   

Edible Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
No   
No   

Fragrant Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrant Leaf
No   
No   

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No   
No   

Showy Foliage
Yes   
Yes   

Showy Bark
No   
No   

Foliage Texture
Coarse   
Fine   

Foliage Sheen
Not Available   
Matte   

Evergreen
No   
No   

Invasive
No   
No   

Self-Sowing
Yes   
No   

Attracts
Butterflies   
Birds, Hummingbirds   

Allergy
Not Available   
Skin irritation, Skin rash   

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Formal Garden, Showy Purposes   
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes   

Beauty Benefits
Not Available   
Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition   

Edible Uses
No   
No   

Environmental Uses
Air purification   
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion, Versatility   

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
Not Available   
No Medicinal Use   

Part of Plant Used
Flowers   
Flowers, Leaves   

Other Uses
Dried heads are used in floristry, Grown for shade   
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties   

Used As Indoor Plant
No   
Yes   

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes   
Yes   

Garden Design
Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical   
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
DOMBEYA wallichii   
EREMOPHILA 'Valentine'   

Common Name
Pinkball, Pink ball tree, Tropical hydrangea   
Poverty Bush, Fuchsia bush   

In Hindi
Pink Ball Tree   
एमु बुश   

In German
Pink Ball Tree   
Emu Bush   

In French
Pink Ball Tree   
Emu Bush   

In Spanish
Pink Ball Tree   
Emu Bush   

In Greek
Pink Ball Tree   
emu Μπους   

In Portuguese
Pink Ball Tree   
Emu de Bush   

In Polish
Dombeja Wallicha   
Emu Bush   

In Latin
Pink Ball Tree   
Emu Bush   

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Phylum
Tracheophyta   
Tracheophyta   

Class
Magnoliopsida   
Magnoliopsida   

Order
Malvales   
Lamiales   

Family
Sterculiaceae   
Myoporaceae   

Genus
Dombeya   
Eremophila   

Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids   
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots   

Tribe
Not Available   
Myoporeae   

Subfamily
Dombeyoideae   
Not Available   

Number of Species
Not Available   
220   
99+

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Properties of Pink Ball Tree and Emu Bush

Wondering what are the properties of Pink Ball Tree and Emu Bush? We provide you with everything About Pink Ball Tree and Emu Bush. Pink Ball Tree doesn't have thorns and Emu Bush doesn't have thorns. Also Pink Ball Tree does not have fragrant flowers. Pink Ball Tree has allergic reactions like Not Available and Emu Bush has allergic reactions like Not Available. 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 Pink Ball Tree and Emu Bush and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Pink Ball Tree and Emu Bush

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

Pink Ball Tree and Emu Bush Physical Information

Pink Ball Tree and Emu Bush physical information is very important for comparison. Pink Ball Tree height is 550.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Emu Bush height is 180.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Pink Ball Tree and Emu Bush are as follows:

Care of Pink Ball Tree and Emu Bush

Care of Pink Ball Tree and Emu Bush include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pink Ball Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Emu Bush pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Pink Ball Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Emu Bush needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.

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