Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Australia
China, Japan
Habitat
Canopy, Rainforest
Damp forests, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
6-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Rose
Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Gold, Brown
Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
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Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Yellow, Burgundy, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green
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Leaf Shape
Lobulated
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought, Soil Compaction
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Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Requires consistently moist soil
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
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 central stem
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Root rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
-
Nausea, Swelling in the face
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Erosion control, Food for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
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Diarrhea, Increase fiber amount, Stomach Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Seeds, Wood
Fruits
Other Uses
Edible seed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used to make wood shingles
Can be made into a herbal tea, Making Perfumes, Making Sweet Scented Oil
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
BRACHYCHITON discolor
DIOSPYROS kaki 'Fuyu'
Common Name
Bush Kurrajong, Pink Flame Tree, Queensland Lacebark
Asian Persimmon, Fuyu Persimmon, Japanese Persimmon, Kaki
In Hindi
Pink Flame Tree
Kaki
In German
Rosa Flame Tree
Kaki
In French
Flame Tree Rose
Plaqueminier
In Spanish
Pink árbol de la llama
Diospyros kaki
In Greek
Ροζ Φλόγα Δέντρο
Kaki
In Portuguese
Árvore Chama Rosa
Kaki
In Polish
Różowy Flame Tree
Hurma wschodnia
In Latin
Pink arbor flamma
Kaki
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Sterculiaceae
Ebenaceae
Genus
brachychiton
Diospyros
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Sterculioideae
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Properties of Pink Flame Tree and Kaki
Wondering what are the properties of Pink Flame Tree and Kaki? We provide you with everything About Pink Flame Tree and Kaki. Pink Flame Tree doesn't have thorns and Kaki doesn't have thorns. Also Pink Flame Tree does not have fragrant flowers. Pink Flame Tree has allergic reactions like and Kaki has allergic reactions like . Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Pink Flame Tree and Kaki and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Pink Flame Tree and Kaki
Season and care of Pink Flame Tree and Kaki is important to know. While considering everything about Pink Flame Tree and Kaki Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pink Flame Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Kaki season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pink Flame Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Kaki is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Pink Flame Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Kaki is Acidic, Neutral.
Pink Flame Tree and Kaki Physical Information
Pink Flame Tree and Kaki physical information is very important for comparison. Pink Flame Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Kaki height is 550.00 cm and width 550.00 cm. The color specification of Pink Flame Tree and Kaki are as follows:
Pink Flame Tree flower color: Rose
Pink Flame Tree leaf color:
Kaki flower color: Light Yellow
- Kaki leaf color: Green
Care of Pink Flame Tree and Kaki
Care of Pink Flame Tree and Kaki include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pink Flame Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Kaki pruning is done Prune central stem. In summer Pink Flame Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Kaki needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.