Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Australia
Western Europe
Types
-
Pyrus amygdaliformis, Pyrus armeniacifolia, Pyrus bourgaeana
Habitat
Canopy, Rainforest
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Secondary
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
5-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18
Habit
Spreading
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Gold, Brown
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lobulated
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
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
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Requires consistently moist soil
Medium
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
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove crossing or rubbing branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Root rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
-
Itchiness, Mouth itching, Pollen, Sore Throat
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin and hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
-
Analgesic, Diuretic, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Stomach pain, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Seeds, Wood
Fruits, Wood
Other Uses
Edible seed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used to make wood shingles
Used as a dye, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
BRACHYCHITON discolor
PYRUS 'Bosc'
Common Name
Bush Kurrajong, Pink Flame Tree, Queensland Lacebark
Bosc Pear, Pear
In Hindi
Pink Flame Tree
Bosc Pear Tree
In German
Rosa Flame Tree
Bosc Pear Tree
In French
Flame Tree Rose
Bosc Pear Tree
In Spanish
Pink árbol de la llama
Bosc Pear Tree
In Greek
Ροζ Φλόγα Δέντρο
Bosc Pear Tree
In Portuguese
Árvore Chama Rosa
Bosc Pear Tree
In Polish
Różowy Flame Tree
Bosc Pear Tree
In Latin
Pink arbor flamma
Orbis Bosc ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Sterculiaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Sterculioideae
Amygdaloideae
Season and Care of Pink Flame Tree and Bosc Pear
Season and care of Pink Flame Tree and Bosc Pear is important to know. While considering everything about Pink Flame Tree and Bosc Pear Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pink Flame Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Bosc Pear season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pink Flame Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Bosc Pear is Loam while the PH of soil for Pink Flame Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Bosc Pear is Acidic, Neutral.
Pink Flame Tree and Bosc Pear Physical Information
Pink Flame Tree and Bosc Pear physical information is very important for comparison. Pink Flame Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Bosc Pear height is 101.60 cm and width 38.10 cm. The color specification of Pink Flame Tree and Bosc Pear are as follows:
Care of Pink Flame Tree and Bosc Pear
Care of Pink Flame Tree and Bosc Pear include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pink Flame Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bosc Pear pruning is done Remove crossing or rubbing branches, 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 Bosc Pear needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.