Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Australia
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Habitat
Canopy, Rainforest
Grassland, Hillside, Humid climates, Roadsides, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
4-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 10, 11, 12, 13
Habit
Spreading
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Rose
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Gold, Brown
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Yellow, Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green
-
Leaf Shape
Lobulated
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
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, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought, Soil Compaction
Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Requires consistently moist soil
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering, Water Deeply, Water when soil is dry
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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
-
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Cancer, Tooth ache, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Seeds, Wood
Bark, Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Edible seed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used to make wood shingles
Used as an insecticide, 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
Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
BRACHYCHITON discolor
MACLURA pomifera
Common Name
Bush Kurrajong, Pink Flame Tree, Queensland Lacebark
Bois d’arc, Hedge Apple, Osage Orange
In Hindi
Pink Flame Tree
ओसेज संतरे
In German
Rosa Flame Tree
Osage Orange
In French
Flame Tree Rose
Osage orange
In Spanish
Pink árbol de la llama
Osage naranja
In Greek
Ροζ Φλόγα Δέντρο
Osage Πορτοκαλί
In Portuguese
Árvore Chama Rosa
Osage laranja
In Polish
Różowy Flame Tree
Osage Pomarańczowy
In Latin
Pink arbor flamma
Aliquam Osage
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Sterculiaceae
Moraceae
Genus
brachychiton
Maclura
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Sterculioideae
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Season and Care of Pink Flame Tree and Osage Orange
Season and care of Pink Flame Tree and Osage Orange is important to know. While considering everything about Pink Flame Tree and Osage Orange Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pink Flame Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Osage Orange season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pink Flame Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Osage Orange is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Pink Flame Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Osage Orange is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pink Flame Tree and Osage Orange Physical Information
Pink Flame Tree and Osage Orange physical information is very important for comparison. Pink Flame Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Osage Orange height is 760.00 cm and width 1,219.00 cm. The color specification of Pink Flame Tree and Osage Orange are as follows:
Pink Flame Tree flower color: Rose
Pink Flame Tree leaf color:
Osage Orange flower color: Yellow green
- Osage Orange leaf color: Green
Care of Pink Flame Tree and Osage Orange
Care of Pink Flame Tree and Osage Orange include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pink Flame Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Osage Orange pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Pink Flame Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Osage Orange needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.