Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Australia
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Canopy, Rainforest
All sorts of environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
7-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Twisted/Contorted
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Gold, Brown
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Lobulated
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought, Soil Compaction
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Budding, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Requires consistently moist soil
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Average Water Needs
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut leaves after fall, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Root rot
Aphids, Bacteria wilt, Fungal Diseases, Rats, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Dry soil, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shallow soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Flower
No
Not Available
Fragrant Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
Not Available
allergic conjunctivitis, Itchy eyes, Respiratory problems
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Beautiful Skin, Good for the Scalp, Moisturizing, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Food for animals, Insect Repellent, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Acne, Dysentry, Nutritive, osteoporosis
Part of Plant Used
Seeds, Wood
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Edible seed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used to make wood shingles
Animal Feed, Application in Handicrafts, Biomass for fuel, Oil is used for aromatherapy
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
BRACHYCHITON discolor
Arbutus menziesii
Common Name
Bush Kurrajong, Pink Flame Tree, Queensland Lacebark
Arbutus
In Hindi
Pink Flame Tree
सदाबहार
In German
Rosa Flame Tree
Erdbeerbaum
In French
Flame Tree Rose
arbousier
In Spanish
Pink árbol de la llama
Arbitus
In Greek
Ροζ Φλόγα Δέντρο
κουμαριά
In Portuguese
Árvore Chama Rosa
árbuto
In Polish
Różowy Flame Tree
mącznik
In Latin
Pink arbor flamma
arbutus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Family
Sterculiaceae
Ericaceae
Genus
brachychiton
Arbutus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Sterculieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Sterculioideae
Arbutoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Pink Flame Tree and Arbutus
Season and care of Pink Flame Tree and Arbutus is important to know. While considering everything about Pink Flame Tree and Arbutus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pink Flame Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Arbutus season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pink Flame Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Arbutus is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pink Flame Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Arbutus is Acidic, Neutral.
Pink Flame Tree and Arbutus Physical Information
Pink Flame Tree and Arbutus physical information is very important for comparison. Pink Flame Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Arbutus height is 460.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Pink Flame Tree and Arbutus are as follows:
Pink Flame Tree flower color: Rose
Pink Flame Tree leaf color: Not Available
Arbutus flower color: White
- Arbutus leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Pink Flame Tree and Arbutus
Care of Pink Flame Tree and Arbutus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pink Flame Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Arbutus pruning is done Cut leaves after fall, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Pink Flame Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Arbutus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.