Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Australia
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Western United States, Northwestern United States, Alaska, Canada
Habitat
Canopy, Rainforest
Forest margins, Thickets
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
4-7
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
Habit
Spreading
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Gold, Brown
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Yellow, Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green
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Leaf Shape
Lobulated
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Late Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought, Soil Compaction
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Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Requires consistently moist soil
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, for fruiting plants, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Root rot
Bacterial leaf spot, Cane Spot, fungus, Powdery mildew, Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Drought
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Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for birds, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
-
Cold, Fever
Part of Plant Used
Seeds, Wood
Whole plant
Other Uses
Edible seed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used to make wood shingles
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
BRACHYCHITON discolor
Sambucus racemosa
Common Name
Bush Kurrajong, Pink Flame Tree, Queensland Lacebark
Red Elderberry, Red-berried Elderberry
In Hindi
Pink Flame Tree
Red Elderberry
In German
Rosa Flame Tree
Rote Holunder
In French
Flame Tree Rose
Red sureau
In Spanish
Pink árbol de la llama
La baya del saúco roja
In Greek
Ροζ Φλόγα Δέντρο
κόκκινο Elderberry
In Portuguese
Árvore Chama Rosa
Red Elderberry
In Polish
Różowy Flame Tree
Red Elderberry
In Latin
Pink arbor flamma
pubens
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malvales
Dipsacales
Family
Sterculiaceae
Caprifoliaceae
Genus
brachychiton
Sambucus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Sterculioideae
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Season and Care of Pink Flame Tree and Red Elderberry
Season and care of Pink Flame Tree and Red Elderberry is important to know. While considering everything about Pink Flame Tree and Red Elderberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pink Flame Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Red Elderberry season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pink Flame Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Red Elderberry is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Pink Flame Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Red Elderberry is Neutral.
Pink Flame Tree and Red Elderberry Physical Information
Pink Flame Tree and Red Elderberry physical information is very important for comparison. Pink Flame Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Red Elderberry height is 370.00 cm and width 430.00 cm. The color specification of Pink Flame Tree and Red Elderberry are as follows:
Pink Flame Tree flower color: Rose
Pink Flame Tree leaf color:
Red Elderberry flower color: Ivory
- Red Elderberry leaf color: Green
Care of Pink Flame Tree and Red Elderberry
Care of Pink Flame Tree and Red Elderberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pink Flame Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Red Elderberry pruning is done Remove dead leaves. In summer Pink Flame Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Red Elderberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.