Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Australia
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Asia, Central Asia, China, Japan, Korea
Types
Not Available
Alabama Cherry, Wild Cherry, Greyleaf Cherry
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Canopy, Rainforest
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
3-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10
Habit
Spreading
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Gold, Brown
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Lobulated
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought, Soil Compaction
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Requires consistently moist soil
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Pruning during middle of summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Root rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
Not Available
Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Anodyne, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Seeds, Wood
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Edible seed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used to make wood shingles
Used for making dark grey to green dye, Wood is used for cabinet makers
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
BRACHYCHITON discolor
PRUNUS padus
Common Name
Bush Kurrajong, Pink Flame Tree, Queensland Lacebark
Bird Cherry
In Hindi
Pink Flame Tree
सुंदार वृक्ष
In German
Rosa Flame Tree
Vogel Kirschbaum
In French
Flame Tree Rose
Oiseau Cherry Tree
In Spanish
Pink árbol de la llama
Pájaro Cerezo
In Greek
Ροζ Φλόγα Δέντρο
Bird Cherry Tree
In Portuguese
Árvore Chama Rosa
Árvore de cereja do pássaro
In Polish
Różowy Flame Tree
Czeremcha drzewa
In Latin
Pink arbor flamma
Ave Ave ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Sterculiaceae
Rosaceae
Genus
brachychiton
Prunus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Sterculieae
Acacieae
Subfamily
Sterculioideae
Prunoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Pink Flame Tree and Bird Cherry
Season and care of Pink Flame Tree and Bird Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Pink Flame Tree and Bird Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pink Flame Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Bird Cherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pink Flame Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Bird Cherry is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Pink Flame Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Bird Cherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pink Flame Tree and Bird Cherry Physical Information
Pink Flame Tree and Bird Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Pink Flame Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Bird Cherry height is 1,500.00 cm and width 600.00 cm. The color specification of Pink Flame Tree and Bird Cherry are as follows:
Pink Flame Tree flower color: Rose
Pink Flame Tree leaf color: Not Available
Bird Cherry flower color: White
- Bird Cherry leaf color: Light Green
Care of Pink Flame Tree and Bird Cherry
Care of Pink Flame Tree and Bird Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pink Flame Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bird Cherry pruning is done Pruning during middle of summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Pink Flame Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bird Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.