Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Australia
China, Japan
Habitat
Canopy, Rainforest
subtropical regions, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
6-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Rose
White, Silver
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Gold, Brown
Reddish Plum
Leaf Color in Spring
-
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Leaf Shape
Lobulated
broad, flat
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, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought, Soil Compaction
Pollution, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, root cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Requires consistently moist soil
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
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, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Coral Spot, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Bonsai, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
-
Skin irritation
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Fixes Nitrogen
Medicinal Uses
-
Antiasthamatic, Antitussive, Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Seeds, Wood
Fruits, Leaves, Root, Stem
Other Uses
Edible seed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used to make wood shingles
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for making hedge
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
BRACHYCHITON discolor
Elaeagnus pungens
Common Name
Bush Kurrajong, Pink Flame Tree, Queensland Lacebark
Silverthorn
In Hindi
Pink Flame Tree
Silverthorn
In German
Rosa Flame Tree
Silverthorn
In French
Flame Tree Rose
Silverthorn
In Spanish
Pink árbol de la llama
Silverthorn
In Greek
Ροζ Φλόγα Δέντρο
Silverthorn
In Portuguese
Árvore Chama Rosa
Silverthorn
In Polish
Różowy Flame Tree
Silverthorn
In Latin
Pink arbor flamma
Silverthorn
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Sterculiaceae
Elaeagnaceae
Genus
brachychiton
Elaeagnus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Sterculioideae
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Season and Care of Pink Flame Tree and Silverthorn
Season and care of Pink Flame Tree and Silverthorn is important to know. While considering everything about Pink Flame Tree and Silverthorn Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pink Flame Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Silverthorn season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pink Flame Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Silverthorn is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pink Flame Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Silverthorn is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pink Flame Tree and Silverthorn Physical Information
Pink Flame Tree and Silverthorn physical information is very important for comparison. Pink Flame Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Silverthorn height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Pink Flame Tree and Silverthorn are as follows:
Pink Flame Tree flower color: Rose
Pink Flame Tree leaf color:
Silverthorn flower color: White and Silver
- Silverthorn leaf color: White, Dark Green and Sienna
Care of Pink Flame Tree and Silverthorn
Care of Pink Flame Tree and Silverthorn include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pink Flame Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Silverthorn 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 Silverthorn needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.