Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Australia
Australia
Types
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Acacia retinodes retinodes, Acacia retinodes uncifolia
Habitat
Canopy, Rainforest
open forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
8-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Oval/Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Gold, Brown
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Lobulated
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Summer, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought, Soil Compaction
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Requires consistently moist soil
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings
In Summer
Lots of watering
Xeric/Desert, Drought Tolerant
In Spring
Moderate
Adequately
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune after flowering
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Root rot
Red spider mite
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Windbreak
Part of Plant Used
Seeds, Wood
Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Edible seed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used to make wood shingles
Used as a dye
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
BRACHYCHITON discolor
Acacia retinodes
Common Name
Bush Kurrajong, Pink Flame Tree, Queensland Lacebark
Ever-blooming Wattle, Silver Wattle, Water Wattle
In Hindi
Pink Flame Tree
Silver Wattle
In German
Rosa Flame Tree
Silver Wattle
In French
Flame Tree Rose
Mimosa d'été
In Spanish
Pink árbol de la llama
acacia amarilla
In Greek
Ροζ Φλόγα Δέντρο
ασήμι μιμόζα
In Portuguese
Árvore Chama Rosa
Acacia retinodes
In Polish
Różowy Flame Tree
Silver Wattle
In Latin
Pink arbor flamma
Silver Wattle
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Sterculiaceae
Fabaceae
Genus
brachychiton
Acacia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Sterculioideae
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Properties of Pink Flame Tree and Silver Wattle
Wondering what are the properties of Pink Flame Tree and Silver Wattle? We provide you with everything About Pink Flame Tree and Silver Wattle. Pink Flame Tree doesn't have thorns and Silver Wattle doesn't have thorns. Also Pink Flame Tree does not have fragrant flowers. Pink Flame Tree has allergic reactions like and Silver Wattle has allergic reactions like . Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Pink Flame Tree and Silver Wattle and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Pink Flame Tree and Silver Wattle
Season and care of Pink Flame Tree and Silver Wattle is important to know. While considering everything about Pink Flame Tree and Silver Wattle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pink Flame Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Silver Wattle season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pink Flame Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Silver Wattle is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pink Flame Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Silver Wattle is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pink Flame Tree and Silver Wattle Physical Information
Pink Flame Tree and Silver Wattle physical information is very important for comparison. Pink Flame Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Silver Wattle height is 530.00 cm and width 530.00 cm. The color specification of Pink Flame Tree and Silver Wattle are as follows:
Pink Flame Tree flower color: Rose
Pink Flame Tree leaf color:
Silver Wattle flower color: Yellow
- Silver Wattle leaf color: Blue Green and Gray Green
Care of Pink Flame Tree and Silver Wattle
Care of Pink Flame Tree and Silver Wattle include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pink Flame Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Silver Wattle pruning is done Prune after flowering. In summer Pink Flame Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Silver Wattle needs Xeric/Desert, Drought Tolerant and in winter, it needs Average Water.