Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Australia
Northeastern United States, North-Central United States
Types
-
Sugar Maple, Norway Maple, Red Maple
Habitat
Canopy, Rainforest
bottomlands, Forests, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
4-8
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, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Rose
Yellow green, Chartreuse
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Gold, Brown
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Yellow, Red, Orange
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green
-
Leaf Shape
Lobulated
Toothed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought, 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
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
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
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Root rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Bees, Birds
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Part of Plant Used
Seeds, Wood
Sap, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Edible seed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used to make wood shingles
Edible syrup, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
BRACHYCHITON discolor
ACER nigrum
Common Name
Bush Kurrajong, Pink Flame Tree, Queensland Lacebark
Black Maple
In Hindi
Pink Flame Tree
Black Maple Tree
In German
Rosa Flame Tree
Schwarz Ahorn
In French
Flame Tree Rose
Noir Érable
In Spanish
Pink árbol de la llama
Negro del árbol de arce
In Greek
Ροζ Φλόγα Δέντρο
Μαύρο Maple Tree
In Portuguese
Árvore Chama Rosa
Árvore de bordo preto
In Polish
Różowy Flame Tree
Czarny klon
In Latin
Pink arbor flamma
White Acer ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malvales
Sapindales
Family
Sterculiaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Sterculieae
Areceae
Subfamily
Sterculioideae
Hippocastanoideae
Season and Care of Pink Flame Tree and Black Maple
Season and care of Pink Flame Tree and Black Maple is important to know. While considering everything about Pink Flame Tree and Black Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pink Flame Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Black Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pink Flame Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Black Maple is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pink Flame Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Black Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pink Flame Tree and Black Maple Physical Information
Pink Flame Tree and Black Maple physical information is very important for comparison. Pink Flame Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Black Maple height is 3,779.52 cm and width 1,219.20 cm. The color specification of Pink Flame Tree and Black Maple are as follows:
Pink Flame Tree flower color: Rose
Pink Flame Tree leaf color:
Black Maple flower color: Yellow green and Chartreuse
- Black Maple leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Pink Flame Tree and Black Maple
Care of Pink Flame Tree and Black Maple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pink Flame Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Black Maple pruning is done 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 Black Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.