Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Australia
North America, Alaska, Canada
Habitat
Canopy, Rainforest
Dappled Shade, Hedge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
2-6
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Gold, Brown
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green
-
Leaf Shape
Lobulated
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
-
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought, Soil Compaction
-
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Hardwood Cuttings, 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
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Phosphorous, Use nitrogen rich soil
Pests and Diseases
Root rot
Leaf spot, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Scale Insects
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Bonsai
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Fixes Nitrogen
Medicinal Uses
-
Cancer, Salve
Part of Plant Used
Seeds, Wood
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Edible seed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used to make wood shingles
Jelly, Used for making soaps, Used to flavour soups
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
BRACHYCHITON discolor
ELAEAGNUS commutata
Common Name
Bush Kurrajong, Pink Flame Tree, Queensland Lacebark
Silverberry, Wolf-Willow
In Hindi
Pink Flame Tree
Silverberry
In German
Rosa Flame Tree
Silverberry
In French
Flame Tree Rose
Silverberry
In Spanish
Pink árbol de la llama
Silverberry
In Greek
Ροζ Φλόγα Δέντρο
Silverberry
In Portuguese
Árvore Chama Rosa
Silverberry
In Polish
Różowy Flame Tree
Silverberry
In Latin
Pink arbor flamma
Silverberry
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Sterculiaceae
Elaeagnaceae
Genus
brachychiton
Elaeagnus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Sterculioideae
Elaeagnoideae
Properties of Pink Flame Tree and Silverberry
Wondering what are the properties of Pink Flame Tree and Silverberry? We provide you with everything About Pink Flame Tree and Silverberry. Pink Flame Tree doesn't have thorns and Silverberry doesn't have thorns. Also Pink Flame Tree does not have fragrant flowers. Pink Flame Tree has allergic reactions like and Silverberry 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 Silverberry and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Pink Flame Tree and Silverberry
Season and care of Pink Flame Tree and Silverberry is important to know. While considering everything about Pink Flame Tree and Silverberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pink Flame Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Silverberry season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pink Flame Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Silverberry is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pink Flame Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Silverberry is Neutral, Alkaline.
Pink Flame Tree and Silverberry Physical Information
Pink Flame Tree and Silverberry physical information is very important for comparison. Pink Flame Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Silverberry height is 90.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Pink Flame Tree and Silverberry are as follows:
Pink Flame Tree flower color: Rose
Pink Flame Tree leaf color:
Silverberry flower color: Yellow
- Silverberry leaf color:
Care of Pink Flame Tree and Silverberry
Care of Pink Flame Tree and Silverberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pink Flame Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Silverberry 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 Silverberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.