Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Herbs, Shrubs
Origin
Australia
Australia, South America
Types
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Adams Elderberry, Black Beauty Elderberry, Black Lace Elderberry, Johns Elderberry, Nova Elderberry
Habitat
Canopy, Rainforest
Farms, Homesteads, Near organic waste disposal
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
4-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Gold, Brown
Purple, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green
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Leaf Shape
Lobulated
Compound
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Early Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought, Soil Compaction
Pollution
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
Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in winter, Prune ocassionally, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Root rot
Canker, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Stem spot, Tomato Ringspot Virus
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
-
Diarrhea, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
constipation, Fever, Heart problems, High cholestrol, HIV/AIDS, Nerve pain, swine flu
Part of Plant Used
Seeds, Wood
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Edible seed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used to make wood shingles
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
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Botanical Name
BRACHYCHITON discolor
Sambucus nigra
Common Name
Bush Kurrajong, Pink Flame Tree, Queensland Lacebark
Elderberry
In Hindi
Pink Flame Tree
Elderberry
In German
Rosa Flame Tree
Holunderbeere
In French
Flame Tree Rose
Sureau
In Spanish
Pink árbol de la llama
Saúco
In Greek
Ροζ Φλόγα Δέντρο
Elderberry
In Portuguese
Árvore Chama Rosa
Sabugueiro
In Polish
Różowy Flame Tree
Bez czarny
In Latin
Pink arbor flamma
Elderberry
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malvales
Dipsacales
Family
Sterculiaceae
Adoxaceae
Genus
brachychiton
Sambucus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Sterculioideae
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Season and Care of Pink Flame Tree and Elderberry
Season and care of Pink Flame Tree and Elderberry is important to know. While considering everything about Pink Flame Tree and Elderberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pink Flame Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Elderberry season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pink Flame Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Elderberry is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Pink Flame Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Elderberry is Slightly Acidic.
Pink Flame Tree and Elderberry Physical Information
Pink Flame Tree and Elderberry physical information is very important for comparison. Pink Flame Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Elderberry height is 9.00 cm and width 8.00 cm. The color specification of Pink Flame Tree and Elderberry are as follows:
Pink Flame Tree flower color: Rose
Pink Flame Tree leaf color:
Elderberry flower color: White
- Elderberry leaf color: Green
Care of Pink Flame Tree and Elderberry
Care of Pink Flame Tree and Elderberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pink Flame Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Elderberry pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in winter, Prune ocassionally and Remove deadheads. In summer Pink Flame Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Elderberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.