Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Australia
North America
Habitat
Canopy, Rainforest
Floodplains, Hillside, stream banks, Swamps, Upland
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
3-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Gold, Brown
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green
-
Leaf Shape
Lobulated
Oblique base
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Early Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought, Soil Compaction
Cold climate, Drought, Pollution, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Requires consistently moist soil
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove hanging branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Fertilize every year, fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Root rot
Bark beetles, Beetles, Borers, Mites, Moth, Red blotch, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
-
allergic reaction, Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Landscape Designing
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Absorbs huge amounts of CO2, Air purification, Food for birds, Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
-
Antispasmodic, Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Seeds, Wood
Bark, Stem, Tree trunks, Wood
Other Uses
Edible seed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used to make wood shingles
Used as firewood, Used for woodware, Used in biomass, Used in construction, Used in Furniture, Used in paper industry, Used in pulpwood and lumber production, Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used for ship building, Wood is used fore making tools, Wood is used in construction, Wood log is used in making fences
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, Street Trees
Botanical Name
BRACHYCHITON discolor
ULMUS americana
Common Name
Bush Kurrajong, Pink Flame Tree, Queensland Lacebark
American Elm
In Hindi
Pink Flame Tree
अमेरिकी एल्म
In German
Rosa Flame Tree
amerikanische Ulme
In French
Flame Tree Rose
orme d'Amérique
In Spanish
Pink árbol de la llama
olmo americano
In Greek
Ροζ Φλόγα Δέντρο
American Elm
In Portuguese
Árvore Chama Rosa
olmo americano
In Polish
Różowy Flame Tree
Amerykański wiązu
In Latin
Pink arbor flamma
Latin ulmo
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Sterculiaceae
Ulmaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Sterculioideae
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Season and Care of Pink Flame Tree and Elm
Season and care of Pink Flame Tree and Elm is important to know. While considering everything about Pink Flame Tree and Elm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pink Flame Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Elm season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pink Flame Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Elm is Loam while the PH of soil for Pink Flame Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Elm is Acidic, Neutral.
Pink Flame Tree and Elm Physical Information
Pink Flame Tree and Elm physical information is very important for comparison. Pink Flame Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Elm height is 1,830.00 cm and width 910.00 cm. The color specification of Pink Flame Tree and Elm are as follows:
Care of Pink Flame Tree and Elm
Care of Pink Flame Tree and Elm include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pink Flame Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Elm pruning is done Remove dead branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove hanging branches. In summer Pink Flame Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Elm needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.