Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Origin
Australia
South America
Types
-
Peruvian peppertree, peppercorn tree, Peruvian mastic
Habitat
Canopy, Rainforest
Dappled Shade, open Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
8-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Flower Color
Rose
Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Gold, Brown
Pink, Rose
Leaf Color in Spring
-
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
Arrowhead
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, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought, Soil Compaction
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Requires consistently moist soil
Keep ground moist, Water Deeply
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
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
Cut limbs, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Root rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Pollution
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
-
Irritate the mucus membrane
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Skin Problems
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Antiemetic, Antirheumatic, Appetizer, Digestive, Miscellany, Purgative
Part of Plant Used
Seeds, Wood
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Edible seed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used to make wood shingles
Condiment, Gum
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Edible, Feature Plant, Rock Garden / Wall, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
BRACHYCHITON discolor
SCHINUS molle
Common Name
Bush Kurrajong, Pink Flame Tree, Queensland Lacebark
Peppertree
In Hindi
Pink Flame Tree
Peppertree
In German
Rosa Flame Tree
Peppertree
In French
Flame Tree Rose
Peppertree
In Spanish
Pink árbol de la llama
peppertree
In Greek
Ροζ Φλόγα Δέντρο
Peppertree
In Portuguese
Árvore Chama Rosa
Peppertree
In Polish
Różowy Flame Tree
Peppertree
In Latin
Pink arbor flamma
Peppertree
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malvales
Sapindales
Family
Sterculiaceae
Anacardiaceae
Genus
brachychiton
Schinus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Sterculioideae
Anacardioideae
Season and Care of Pink Flame Tree and Peppertree
Season and care of Pink Flame Tree and Peppertree is important to know. While considering everything about Pink Flame Tree and Peppertree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pink Flame Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Peppertree season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pink Flame Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Peppertree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pink Flame Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Peppertree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pink Flame Tree and Peppertree Physical Information
Pink Flame Tree and Peppertree physical information is very important for comparison. Pink Flame Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Peppertree height is 1,219.20 cm and width 1,219.20 cm. The color specification of Pink Flame Tree and Peppertree are as follows:
Pink Flame Tree flower color: Rose
Pink Flame Tree leaf color:
Peppertree flower color: Light Yellow
- Peppertree leaf color: Green
Care of Pink Flame Tree and Peppertree
Care of Pink Flame Tree and Peppertree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pink Flame Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Peppertree pruning is done Cut limbs, 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 Peppertree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.