Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Australia
Central Asia, India, Nepal
Types
-
White oak, Bluff oak, Muller oak
Habitat
Canopy, Rainforest
Clay soil areas, Dry areas, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
6-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Rose
Red, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Gold, Brown
Sandy Brown, Sienna
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Light Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Green, Dark Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green
Dark Green, Gray
Leaf Shape
Lobulated
broad, flat
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
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
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
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 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
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
-
Chronic fatigue, Cramps, Diarrhea, Dysentry, gallstones, Haemorrhages, Menstrual Cramps
Part of Plant Used
Seeds, Wood
Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Edible seed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used to make wood shingles
Used as firewood, used for making charcoal
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
QUERCUS leucotrichophora
Common Name
Bush Kurrajong, Pink Flame Tree, Queensland Lacebark
Banj Oak, Blackjack Oak, Himalayan Oak
In Hindi
Pink Flame Tree
Blackjack Oak Tree
In German
Rosa Flame Tree
Blackjack Oak Tree
In French
Flame Tree Rose
Blackjack Oak Tree
In Spanish
Pink árbol de la llama
Blackjack Oak Tree
In Greek
Ροζ Φλόγα Δέντρο
Blackjack Oak Tree
In Portuguese
Árvore Chama Rosa
Blackjack Carvalho
In Polish
Różowy Flame Tree
Blackjack Oak Tree
In Latin
Pink arbor flamma
Blackjack quercum ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Sterculiaceae
Fagaceae
Genus
brachychiton
Quercus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Sterculioideae
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Season and Care of Pink Flame Tree and Blackjack Oak
Season and care of Pink Flame Tree and Blackjack Oak is important to know. While considering everything about Pink Flame Tree and Blackjack Oak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pink Flame Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Blackjack Oak season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pink Flame Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Blackjack Oak is Loam while the PH of soil for Pink Flame Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Blackjack Oak is Acidic.
Pink Flame Tree and Blackjack Oak Physical Information
Pink Flame Tree and Blackjack Oak physical information is very important for comparison. Pink Flame Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Blackjack Oak height is 2,286.00 cm and width 1,219.20 cm. The color specification of Pink Flame Tree and Blackjack Oak are as follows:
Pink Flame Tree flower color: Rose
Pink Flame Tree leaf color:
Blackjack Oak flower color: Red and Yellow green
- Blackjack Oak leaf color: Green, Light Green and Gray
Care of Pink Flame Tree and Blackjack Oak
Care of Pink Flame Tree and Blackjack Oak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pink Flame Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Blackjack Oak 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 Blackjack Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.