Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Australia
Eastern Asia, China
Habitat
Canopy, Rainforest
Lake margins, River side, Swamps, Waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
5-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Flower Color
Rose
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Gold, Brown
-
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Light Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green
-
Leaf Shape
Lobulated
Needle like
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
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought, Soil Compaction
Drought, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Rooted stem cutting, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Requires consistently moist soil
Keep ground moist, Requires consistently moist soil, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
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
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Compost, fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Root rot
Aphids, Beetles, Caterpillars, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Wet Site
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Erosion control, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Versatility
Medicinal Uses
-
Headache, Sedative, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Seeds, Wood
Tree trunks
Other Uses
Edible seed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used to make wood shingles
Showy Purposes, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
BRACHYCHITON discolor
SALIX babylonica f. tortuosa
Common Name
Bush Kurrajong, Pink Flame Tree, Queensland Lacebark
Corkscrew Willow
In Hindi
Pink Flame Tree
पेंचकश विलो
In German
Rosa Flame Tree
Korkenzieher-Weide
In French
Flame Tree Rose
Tire-bouchon Willow
In Spanish
Pink árbol de la llama
Tire-bouchon Willow
In Greek
Ροζ Φλόγα Δέντρο
τιρμπουσόν Willow
In Portuguese
Árvore Chama Rosa
corkscrew salgueiro
In Polish
Różowy Flame Tree
korkociąg Willow
In Latin
Pink arbor flamma
corkscrew Willow
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malvales
Malpighiales
Family
Sterculiaceae
Salicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Sterculieae
Saliceae
Subfamily
Sterculioideae
Salicoideae
Season and Care of Pink Flame Tree and Corkscrew Willow
Season and care of Pink Flame Tree and Corkscrew Willow is important to know. While considering everything about Pink Flame Tree and Corkscrew Willow Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pink Flame Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Corkscrew Willow season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pink Flame Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Corkscrew Willow is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pink Flame Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Corkscrew Willow is Neutral.
Pink Flame Tree and Corkscrew Willow Physical Information
Pink Flame Tree and Corkscrew Willow physical information is very important for comparison. Pink Flame Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Corkscrew Willow height is 910.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Pink Flame Tree and Corkscrew Willow are as follows:
Pink Flame Tree flower color: Rose
Pink Flame Tree leaf color:
Corkscrew Willow flower color: Yellow green
- Corkscrew Willow leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Pink Flame Tree and Corkscrew Willow
Care of Pink Flame Tree and Corkscrew Willow include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pink Flame Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Corkscrew Willow pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Pink Flame Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Corkscrew Willow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.