Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Australia
Southern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia
Habitat
Canopy, Rainforest
Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
9-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Rose
White, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Gold, Brown
Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lobulated
Ovate elongated
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter, Indeterminate
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
Needs less 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
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, 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
Aphids, Citrus foot rot, Leafminers, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Brightens the skin complexion, Good for skin and hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Antibiotic, Antidote, Pulmonary afflictions, Recovering internal injuries
Part of Plant Used
Seeds, Wood
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Edible seed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used to make wood shingles
Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
BRACHYCHITON discolor
CITRUS medica
Common Name
Bush Kurrajong, Pink Flame Tree, Queensland Lacebark
Citron
In Hindi
Pink Flame Tree
नीबू
In German
Rosa Flame Tree
Zitrone
In French
Flame Tree Rose
Citron
In Spanish
Pink árbol de la llama
Cidra
In Greek
Ροζ Φλόγα Δέντρο
Κίτρο
In Portuguese
Árvore Chama Rosa
cidra
In Polish
Różowy Flame Tree
Cytryna
In Latin
Pink arbor flamma
Chron
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malvales
Sapindales
Family
Sterculiaceae
Rutaceae
Genus
brachychiton
Citrus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Sterculieae
Citreae
Subfamily
Sterculioideae
Aurantioideae
Season and Care of Pink Flame Tree and Citron
Season and care of Pink Flame Tree and Citron is important to know. While considering everything about Pink Flame Tree and Citron Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pink Flame Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Citron season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pink Flame Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Citron is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pink Flame Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Citron is Acidic, Neutral.
Pink Flame Tree and Citron Physical Information
Pink Flame Tree and Citron physical information is very important for comparison. Pink Flame Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Citron height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Pink Flame Tree and Citron are as follows:
Pink Flame Tree flower color: Rose
Pink Flame Tree leaf color:
Citron flower color: White and Purple
- Citron leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Pink Flame Tree and Citron
Care of Pink Flame Tree and Citron include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pink Flame Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Citron 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 Citron needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.