Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Australia
Argentina, Chile
Habitat
Canopy, Rainforest
Hardwood forests, pine woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
7-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Spreading
Spreading
Flower Color
Rose
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Gold, Brown
White, Purple, Rose, Violet, Plum, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green
Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Lobulated
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Late Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought, Soil Compaction
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
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
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
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 flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Root rot
Bacterial fruit blotch, Downy mildew, Gall Insects, Mites, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds, Insects
Allergy
-
Hives, inflammation in lips, Sore Throat, Swelling in the face
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Glowing Skin, Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
-
Analgesic, Anodyne, Antirheumatic, Antispasmodic, Astringent, Carminative
Part of Plant Used
Seeds, Wood
Fruits, Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Edible seed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used to make wood shingles
For making oil, For making oil for cosmetics, Medicinal oil, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Container, Edging, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
BRACHYCHITON discolor
Gaultheria procumbens
Common Name
Bush Kurrajong, Pink Flame Tree, Queensland Lacebark
Eastern teaberry, checkerberry, American wintergreen
In Hindi
Pink Flame Tree
boxberry
In German
Rosa Flame Tree
boxberry
In French
Flame Tree Rose
boxberry
In Spanish
Pink árbol de la llama
boxberry
In Greek
Ροζ Φλόγα Δέντρο
boxberry
In Portuguese
Árvore Chama Rosa
boxberry
In Polish
Różowy Flame Tree
boxberry
In Latin
Pink arbor flamma
Burning
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Sterculiaceae
Ericaceae
Genus
brachychiton
Gaultheria
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Sterculieae
Gaultherieae
Subfamily
Sterculioideae
Vaccinioideae
Season and Care of Pink Flame Tree and Boxberry
Season and care of Pink Flame Tree and Boxberry is important to know. While considering everything about Pink Flame Tree and Boxberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pink Flame Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Boxberry season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pink Flame Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Boxberry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pink Flame Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Boxberry is Acidic, Neutral.
Pink Flame Tree and Boxberry Physical Information
Pink Flame Tree and Boxberry physical information is very important for comparison. Pink Flame Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Boxberry height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Pink Flame Tree and Boxberry are as follows:
Pink Flame Tree flower color: Rose
Pink Flame Tree leaf color:
Boxberry flower color: White and Light Pink
- Boxberry leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Pink Flame Tree and Boxberry
Care of Pink Flame Tree and Boxberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pink Flame Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Boxberry pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Pink Flame Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Boxberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.