Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Australia
Eastern Asia
Types
Not Available
Black Spruce, Norway Spruce, Colorodo Spruce
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Canopy, Rainforest
By seashore, Humid climates, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
6-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A3, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Gold, Brown
Red, Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Red, Crimson
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Lobulated
Acicular
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
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought, Soil Compaction
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Light Frost
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Spores
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Requires consistently moist soil
Needs less watering
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, Sand
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
Prune when young, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Root rot
Aphids, Birds, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Light Frost
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Ants, Fruit Bats, Snails, Squirrels
Allergy
Not Available
Constipation, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Sore eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
For treating wrinkles, Making cosmetics, Speed hair growth
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Agroforestry, Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
anti-inflammatory, Back pain, Emollient, Immunity, Obesity
Part of Plant Used
Seeds, Wood
Leaf Stalks, Root
Other Uses
Edible seed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used to make wood shingles
Constructing Boats, Making piano frames, Used as fuel, Used in Furniture, Used in making musical instruments, Used in paper industry, Used in pencil industry
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
BRACHYCHITON discolor
ACER palmatum 'Osakazuki'
Common Name
Bush Kurrajong, Pink Flame Tree, Queensland Lacebark
Japanese Maple, Osakasuki Japanese Maple
In Hindi
Pink Flame Tree
सरल
In German
Rosa Flame Tree
Fichten
In French
Flame Tree Rose
Picea
In Spanish
Pink árbol de la llama
Picea
In Greek
Ροζ Φλόγα Δέντρο
Spruce
In Portuguese
Árvore Chama Rosa
Picea
In Polish
Różowy Flame Tree
Świerk
In Latin
Pink arbor flamma
Picea
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Pinophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Sterculiaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Sterculieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Sterculioideae
Piceoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Pink Flame Tree and Sitka Spruce
Season and care of Pink Flame Tree and Sitka Spruce is important to know. While considering everything about Pink Flame Tree and Sitka Spruce Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pink Flame Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Sitka Spruce season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pink Flame Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Sitka Spruce is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pink Flame Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Sitka Spruce is Acidic, Neutral.
Pink Flame Tree and Sitka Spruce Physical Information
Pink Flame Tree and Sitka Spruce physical information is very important for comparison. Pink Flame Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Sitka Spruce height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Pink Flame Tree and Sitka Spruce are as follows:
Pink Flame Tree flower color: Rose
Pink Flame Tree leaf color: Not Available
Sitka Spruce flower color: Red
- Sitka Spruce leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Pink Flame Tree and Sitka Spruce
Care of Pink Flame Tree and Sitka Spruce include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pink Flame Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sitka Spruce pruning is done Prune when young and Remove dead branches. In summer Pink Flame Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sitka Spruce needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.