Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Australia
South America, Argentina, Brazil
Types
-
Chorisia speciosa
Habitat
Canopy, Rainforest
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
9-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Rose
Purple, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Gold, Brown
Brown, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green
-
Leaf Shape
Lobulated
Elliptic
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, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Late Fall, Early Winter
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought, Soil Compaction
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Requires consistently moist soil
Do not water frequently, Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering, Water Deeply
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
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
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Seeds, Wood
Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Edible seed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used to make wood shingles
Used for producing cooking oil, Used in paper industry
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, Tropical
Botanical Name
BRACHYCHITON discolor
CHORISIA speciosa
Common Name
Bush Kurrajong, Pink Flame Tree, Queensland Lacebark
Chorisia, Floss Silk Tree, Silk Floss Tree
In Hindi
Pink Flame Tree
Chorisia
In German
Rosa Flame Tree
Chorisia
In French
Flame Tree Rose
Chorisia
In Spanish
Pink árbol de la llama
Chorisia
In Greek
Ροζ Φλόγα Δέντρο
Chorisia
In Portuguese
Árvore Chama Rosa
Chorisia
In Polish
Różowy Flame Tree
Chorisia
In Latin
Pink arbor flamma
Chorisia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Sterculiaceae
Bombacaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Sterculioideae
Bombacoideae
Season and Care of Pink Flame Tree and Chorisia
Season and care of Pink Flame Tree and Chorisia is important to know. While considering everything about Pink Flame Tree and Chorisia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pink Flame Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Chorisia season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pink Flame Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Chorisia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pink Flame Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Chorisia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pink Flame Tree and Chorisia Physical Information
Pink Flame Tree and Chorisia physical information is very important for comparison. Pink Flame Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Chorisia height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Pink Flame Tree and Chorisia are as follows:
Pink Flame Tree flower color: Rose
Pink Flame Tree leaf color:
Chorisia flower color: Purple, Pink, Rose, Burgundy and Ivory
- Chorisia leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Pink Flame Tree and Chorisia
Care of Pink Flame Tree and Chorisia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pink Flame Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Chorisia 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 Chorisia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.