Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Origin
Australia
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
Types
Not Available
Yellow Birch, Paper Birch, River Birch
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Canopy, Rainforest
Hills, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
4-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Rose
Yellow, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Gold, Brown
Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Yellow, Light Yellow, Tan
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Lobulated
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought, Soil Compaction
Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Requires consistently moist soil
Requires watering in the growing season, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply, Water more frequently during periods of extreme drought
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
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
Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove hanging branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize twice a year, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Root rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Pollution, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Ants, Aphids, Birds, Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, Arthritis, Boils, bowel syndrome, Combats Stress, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Heart problems, Kidney Stones, Osteoarthritis, Skin Disorders, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Seeds, Wood
Bark, Leaves, Sap
Other Uses
Edible seed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used to make wood shingles
Medicinal oil, Used as essential oil
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
BRACHYCHITON discolor
BETULA nigra 'Studetec'
Common Name
Bush Kurrajong, Pink Flame Tree, Queensland Lacebark
Black Birch, River Birch, Tecumseh Compact River Birch
In Hindi
Pink Flame Tree
काले बर्च वृक्ष
In German
Rosa Flame Tree
Schwarze Birke
In French
Flame Tree Rose
Noir Bouleau
In Spanish
Pink árbol de la llama
Negro del árbol de abedul
In Greek
Ροζ Φλόγα Δέντρο
Μαύρο Birch Tree
In Portuguese
Árvore Chama Rosa
Bétula Preto
In Polish
Różowy Flame Tree
Czarny Brzoza
In Latin
Pink arbor flamma
Niger Caerulus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Sterculiaceae
Betulaceae
Genus
brachychiton
Betula
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Sterculieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Sterculioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Pink Flame Tree and Black Birch
Season and care of Pink Flame Tree and Black Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Pink Flame Tree and Black Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pink Flame Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Black Birch season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pink Flame Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Black Birch is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Pink Flame Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Black Birch is Acidic, Neutral.
Pink Flame Tree and Black Birch Physical Information
Pink Flame Tree and Black Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Pink Flame Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Black Birch height is 2,133.60 cm and width 762.00 cm. The color specification of Pink Flame Tree and Black Birch are as follows:
Pink Flame Tree flower color: Rose
Pink Flame Tree leaf color: Not Available
Black Birch flower color: Yellow and Brown
- Black Birch leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Pink Flame Tree and Black Birch
Care of Pink Flame Tree and Black Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pink Flame Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Black Birch pruning is done Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove hanging branches. In summer Pink Flame Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Black Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.