Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Australia
Eastern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia, Australia
Habitat
Canopy, Rainforest
Saline Soils, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2
Habit
Spreading
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Rose
White, Yellow, Gold, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Gold, Brown
Light Green, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Lobulated
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought, Soil Compaction
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Requires consistently moist soil
Average Water Needs
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Remove damaged leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Root rot
Root rot, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought and Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
-
Dizziness, Throat itching, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
-
Making cosmetics, used as a dye
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Absorbs greenhouse gases, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
-
Acne, Aging, Hair Loss
Part of Plant Used
Seeds, Wood
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Edible seed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used to make wood shingles
Making Shampoo, Showy Purposes, Used as Biofuel, 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
Edible, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
BRACHYCHITON discolor
CORDIA subcordata
Common Name
Bush Kurrajong, Pink Flame Tree, Queensland Lacebark
Beach Cordia, Island Walnut, Kou, Sea Trumpet
In Hindi
Pink Flame Tree
Cordia subcordata
In German
Rosa Flame Tree
Cordia subcordata
In French
Flame Tree Rose
Cordia subcordata
In Spanish
Pink árbol de la llama
Cordia subcordata
In Greek
Ροζ Φλόγα Δέντρο
Cordia subcordata
In Portuguese
Árvore Chama Rosa
Cordia subcordata
In Polish
Różowy Flame Tree
Cordia subcordata
In Latin
Pink arbor flamma
Cordia subcordata
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Sterculiaceae
Boraginaceae
Genus
brachychiton
Cordia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Sterculioideae
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Season and Care of Pink Flame Tree and Kou
Season and care of Pink Flame Tree and Kou is important to know. While considering everything about Pink Flame Tree and Kou Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pink Flame Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Kou season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pink Flame Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Kou is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pink Flame Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Kou is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pink Flame Tree and Kou Physical Information
Pink Flame Tree and Kou physical information is very important for comparison. Pink Flame Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Kou height is 760.00 cm and width 670.00 cm. The color specification of Pink Flame Tree and Kou are as follows:
Pink Flame Tree flower color: Rose
Pink Flame Tree leaf color:
Kou flower color: White, Yellow, Gold and Orange Red
- Kou leaf color: Green
Care of Pink Flame Tree and Kou
Care of Pink Flame Tree and Kou include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pink Flame Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Kou pruning is done Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness and Remove damaged leaves. In summer Pink Flame Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Kou needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.