Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Australia
Southwestern United States, Mexico, Central America, South America, Argentina, Brazil
Types
-
Yellow elder, Ginger thomas
Habitat
Canopy, Rainforest
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
8-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 10, 12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Rose
Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Gold, Brown
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Lobulated
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought, Soil Compaction
Cold climate, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Requires consistently moist soil
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
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
Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Root rot
Red blotch, Sawfly Larvae
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
-
Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Seeds, Wood
-
Other Uses
Edible seed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used to make wood shingles
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, 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
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
BRACHYCHITON discolor
TECOMA stans
Common Name
Bush Kurrajong, Pink Flame Tree, Queensland Lacebark
Esperanza , Yellow Trumpetbush
In Hindi
Pink Flame Tree
Esperanza
In German
Rosa Flame Tree
Esperanza
In French
Flame Tree Rose
Esperanza
In Spanish
Pink árbol de la llama
Esperanza
In Greek
Ροζ Φλόγα Δέντρο
Esperanza
In Portuguese
Árvore Chama Rosa
Esperanza
In Polish
Różowy Flame Tree
Esperanza
In Latin
Pink arbor flamma
Esperanza
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Sterculiaceae
Bignoniaceae
Genus
brachychiton
Tecoma
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Sterculieae
Tecomeae
Subfamily
Sterculioideae
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Season and Care of Pink Flame Tree and Esperanza
Season and care of Pink Flame Tree and Esperanza is important to know. While considering everything about Pink Flame Tree and Esperanza Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pink Flame Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Esperanza season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pink Flame Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Esperanza is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pink Flame Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Esperanza is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pink Flame Tree and Esperanza Physical Information
Pink Flame Tree and Esperanza physical information is very important for comparison. Pink Flame Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Esperanza height is 300.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Pink Flame Tree and Esperanza are as follows:
Pink Flame Tree flower color: Rose
Pink Flame Tree leaf color:
Esperanza flower color: Lemon yellow
- Esperanza leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Pink Flame Tree and Esperanza
Care of Pink Flame Tree and Esperanza include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pink Flame Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Esperanza pruning is done Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Pink Flame Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Esperanza needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.