Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tree
Bush, Houseplant
Origin
Australia
Eastern Asia, India, Nepal, China
Types
-
Perilla Frutescens Brittain auriculato-dentata, Perilla Frutescens Brittain acuta Kudo, Perilla Frutescens Brittain crispa Hand-Mazz
Habitat
Canopy, Rainforest
Cultivated Beds, Mountains, Temperate Regions, Tropical areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
9-11
AHS Heat Zone
12-6
12 - 1
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Gold, Brown
-
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Purple, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lobulated
Cordate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Root Division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Requires consistently moist soil
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Moist, Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade, 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
Aphids
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Landscape Designing
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Cough, Fever, Lung Problems
Part of Plant Used
Seeds, Wood
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Edible seed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used to make wood shingles
Added to salads, Can be boiled and seasoned, pickled, Can be made into a herbal tea
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Edible, Groundcover, Landscape
Botanical Name
BRACHYCHITON discolor
PERILLA frutescens var. purpurascens
Common Name
Bush Kurrajong, Pink Flame Tree, Queensland Lacebark
Purpleleaf Perilla, Purpleleaf Shiso
In Hindi
Pink Flame Tree
Purpleleaf Shiso
In German
Rosa Flame Tree
Purpleleaf Shiso
In French
Flame Tree Rose
pérille de Nankin
In Spanish
Pink árbol de la llama
Purpleleaf Shiso
In Greek
Ροζ Φλόγα Δέντρο
Purpleleaf Shiso
In Portuguese
Árvore Chama Rosa
Purpleleaf Shiso
In Polish
Różowy Flame Tree
Pachnotka zwyczajna
In Latin
Pink arbor flamma
Purpleleaf Shiso
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Sterculiaceae
Lamiaceae
Genus
brachychiton
Perilla
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Sterculieae
Elsholtzieae
Subfamily
Sterculioideae
Nepetoideae
Season and Care of Pink Flame Tree and Purpleleaf Shiso
Season and care of Pink Flame Tree and Purpleleaf Shiso is important to know. While considering everything about Pink Flame Tree and Purpleleaf Shiso Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pink Flame Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Purpleleaf Shiso season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pink Flame Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Purpleleaf Shiso is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pink Flame Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Purpleleaf Shiso is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pink Flame Tree and Purpleleaf Shiso Physical Information
Pink Flame Tree and Purpleleaf Shiso physical information is very important for comparison. Pink Flame Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Purpleleaf Shiso height is 60.00 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Pink Flame Tree and Purpleleaf Shiso are as follows:
Pink Flame Tree flower color: Rose
Pink Flame Tree leaf color:
Purpleleaf Shiso flower color: White
- Purpleleaf Shiso leaf color: Purple and Burgundy
Care of Pink Flame Tree and Purpleleaf Shiso
Care of Pink Flame Tree and Purpleleaf Shiso include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pink Flame Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Purpleleaf Shiso 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 Purpleleaf Shiso needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.