Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Australia
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
-
Typical Red Buckeye, Yellow-flowered Red Buckeye
Habitat
Canopy, Rainforest
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
5-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2a, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Rose
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Gold, Brown
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Yellow, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green
-
Leaf Shape
Lobulated
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought, Soil Compaction
-
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
Average Water Needs, Do Not 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, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Root rot
Leaf Blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Cancer, Hypnotic, Odontalgic, Salve
Part of Plant Used
Seeds, Wood
Seeds
Other Uses
Edible seed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used to make wood shingles
Grounded seed is used as a gruel, Used as a soap substitute
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
BRACHYCHITON discolor
AESCULUS pavia
Common Name
Bush Kurrajong, Pink Flame Tree, Queensland Lacebark
Red Buckeye
In Hindi
Pink Flame Tree
Red Buckeye
In German
Rosa Flame Tree
Red Buckeye
In French
Flame Tree Rose
Red Buckeye
In Spanish
Pink árbol de la llama
rojo castaño de Indias
In Greek
Ροζ Φλόγα Δέντρο
κόκκινο Buckeye
In Portuguese
Árvore Chama Rosa
Red Buckeye
In Polish
Różowy Flame Tree
Red Buckeye
In Latin
Pink arbor flamma
Red Buckeye
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malvales
Sapindales
Family
Sterculiaceae
Hippocastanaceae
Genus
brachychiton
Aesculus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Sterculioideae
Hippocastanoideae
Season and Care of Pink Flame Tree and Red Buckeye
Season and care of Pink Flame Tree and Red Buckeye is important to know. While considering everything about Pink Flame Tree and Red Buckeye Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pink Flame Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Red Buckeye season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pink Flame Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Red Buckeye is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Pink Flame Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Red Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral.
Pink Flame Tree and Red Buckeye Physical Information
Pink Flame Tree and Red Buckeye physical information is very important for comparison. Pink Flame Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Pink Flame Tree and Red Buckeye are as follows:
Pink Flame Tree flower color: Rose
Pink Flame Tree leaf color:
Red Buckeye flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
- Red Buckeye leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Pink Flame Tree and Red Buckeye
Care of Pink Flame Tree and Red Buckeye include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pink Flame Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Red Buckeye pruning is done Remove dead branches. In summer Pink Flame Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Red Buckeye needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.