Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Australia
Western United States
Habitat
Canopy, Rainforest
Rocky areas, stream banks, Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
2-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Spreading
Pyramidal
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Gold, Brown
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Blue Green, Steel Blue
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Green, Blue Green, Steel Blue
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Green, Blue Green, Steel Blue
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green
Blue Green, Steel Blue
Leaf Shape
Lobulated
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Slow
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
-
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings, Semi-ripe cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Requires consistently moist soil
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular 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, Alkaline
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, Canker, Needle rust, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes, Used as Christmas tree
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Windbreak
Part of Plant Used
Seeds, Wood
Flowers, Inner Bark, Seeds
Other Uses
Edible seed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used to make wood shingles
Paper pulp, Wood is used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
BRACHYCHITON discolor
PICEA pungens 'Baby Blue Eyes'
Common Name
Bush Kurrajong, Pink Flame Tree, Queensland Lacebark
Dwarf Blue Spruce
In Hindi
Pink Flame Tree
Dwarf Blue Spruce
In German
Rosa Flame Tree
Dwarf Blue Spruce
In French
Flame Tree Rose
Dwarf Blue Spruce
In Spanish
Pink árbol de la llama
Enano Blue Spruce
In Greek
Ροζ Φλόγα Δέντρο
Νάνος Blue Spruce
In Portuguese
Árvore Chama Rosa
Anão Blue Spruce
In Polish
Różowy Flame Tree
Dwarf Blue Spruce
In Latin
Pink arbor flamma
Blue dwarf Spruce
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Sterculiaceae
Pinaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
-
Subfamily
Sterculioideae
Piceoideae
Season and Care of Pink Flame Tree and Dwarf Blue Spruce
Season and care of Pink Flame Tree and Dwarf Blue Spruce is important to know. While considering everything about Pink Flame Tree and Dwarf Blue Spruce Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pink Flame Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Dwarf Blue Spruce season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pink Flame Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Dwarf Blue Spruce is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pink Flame Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Dwarf Blue Spruce is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pink Flame Tree and Dwarf Blue Spruce Physical Information
Pink Flame Tree and Dwarf Blue Spruce physical information is very important for comparison. Pink Flame Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Dwarf Blue Spruce height is 300.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Pink Flame Tree and Dwarf Blue Spruce are as follows:
Pink Flame Tree flower color: Rose
Pink Flame Tree leaf color:
Dwarf Blue Spruce flower color:
- Dwarf Blue Spruce leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Steel Blue
Care of Pink Flame Tree and Dwarf Blue Spruce
Care of Pink Flame Tree and Dwarf Blue Spruce include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pink Flame Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Dwarf Blue Spruce 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 Dwarf Blue Spruce needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.