Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Australia
Southeastern Asia, China
Types
-
Brewster, Mauritius, Hak ip
Habitat
Canopy, Rainforest
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
10-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Rose
Light Yellow, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Gold, Brown
Red, Magenta
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Red, Dark Green, Copper
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
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Early Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought, Soil Compaction
-
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Requires consistently moist soil
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Twice a week
In Winter
Average Water
Regular watering required
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
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 after harvesting, Prune lower leaves, Prune to control growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize after blooming period
Pests and Diseases
Root rot
Aphids, fungus, Leaf curl
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
-
Medicinal Uses
-
anti-allergy, Bone strength, Digestive disorders, Heart problems
Part of Plant Used
Seeds, Wood
Fruits
Other Uses
Edible seed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used to make wood shingles
Used As Food, 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, Feature Plant, Foundation, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
BRACHYCHITON discolor
LITCHI chinensis
Common Name
Bush Kurrajong, Pink Flame Tree, Queensland Lacebark
Litchee, Litchi, Lychee
In Hindi
Pink Flame Tree
लीची
In German
Rosa Flame Tree
Lychee
In French
Flame Tree Rose
Lychee
In Spanish
Pink árbol de la llama
Lychee
In Greek
Ροζ Φλόγα Δέντρο
λίτσι
In Portuguese
Árvore Chama Rosa
lichia
In Polish
Różowy Flame Tree
Lychee
In Latin
Pink arbor flamma
Lychee
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malvales
Sapindales
Family
Sterculiaceae
Sapindaceae
Genus
brachychiton
Litchi Sonn
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Sterculioideae
Sapindoideae
Properties of Pink Flame Tree and Lychee
Wondering what are the properties of Pink Flame Tree and Lychee? We provide you with everything About Pink Flame Tree and Lychee. Pink Flame Tree doesn't have thorns and Lychee doesn't have thorns. Also Pink Flame Tree does not have fragrant flowers. Pink Flame Tree has allergic reactions like and Lychee 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 Lychee and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Pink Flame Tree and Lychee
Season and care of Pink Flame Tree and Lychee is important to know. While considering everything about Pink Flame Tree and Lychee Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pink Flame Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Lychee season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pink Flame Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Lychee is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pink Flame Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Lychee is Acidic, Neutral.
Pink Flame Tree and Lychee Physical Information
Pink Flame Tree and Lychee physical information is very important for comparison. Pink Flame Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Lychee height is 910.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm. The color specification of Pink Flame Tree and Lychee are as follows:
Pink Flame Tree flower color: Rose
Pink Flame Tree leaf color:
Lychee flower color: Light Yellow and Yellow green
- Lychee leaf color: Red, Dark Green and Copper
Care of Pink Flame Tree and Lychee
Care of Pink Flame Tree and Lychee include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pink Flame Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Lychee pruning is done Prune after harvesting, Prune lower leaves and Prune to control growth. In summer Pink Flame Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lychee needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Regular watering required.