Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Australia
North America
Habitat
Canopy, Rainforest
Deciduous forests, Rocky areas, rocky outcrops
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
3-7
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Narrow Upright/Fastigiate
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Gold, Brown
-
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green
Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Lobulated
Scale-like imbricate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Early Spring, Late Winter, Mid Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Requires consistently moist soil
Does not require water in summer, Keep the Soil well drained, Medium
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
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Root rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Flying insects, Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Bonsai, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Appetizer, Diaphoretic, Disinfectant, Diuretic, Hemostatic, Laxative, Sedative, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Seeds, Wood
Fruits, Leaves, Shoots
Other Uses
Edible seed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used to make wood shingles
Air freshner, Pesticide, Repellent, Shelterbelt, Showy Purposes, Wax, Wood is used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
BRACHYCHITON discolor
JUNIPERUS scopulorum 'Skyrocket'
Common Name
Bush Kurrajong, Pink Flame Tree, Queensland Lacebark
Skyrocket Juniper
In Hindi
Pink Flame Tree
skyrocket juniper
In German
Rosa Flame Tree
die Höhe schnellen Wacholder
In French
Flame Tree Rose
monter en flèche genévrier
In Spanish
Pink árbol de la llama
dispararse enebro
In Greek
Ροζ Φλόγα Δέντρο
ανεβάσει στα ύψη αρκεύθου
In Portuguese
Árvore Chama Rosa
foguete zimbro
In Polish
Różowy Flame Tree
jałowiec Skyrocket
In Latin
Pink arbor flamma
skyrocket iuniperorum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Pinophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Sterculiaceae
Cupressaceae
Genus
brachychiton
Juniperus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
-
Subfamily
Sterculioideae
Cupressoideae
Season and Care of Pink Flame Tree and Skyrocket Juniper
Season and care of Pink Flame Tree and Skyrocket Juniper is important to know. While considering everything about Pink Flame Tree and Skyrocket Juniper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pink Flame Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Skyrocket Juniper season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pink Flame Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Skyrocket Juniper is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Pink Flame Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Skyrocket Juniper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pink Flame Tree and Skyrocket Juniper Physical Information
Pink Flame Tree and Skyrocket Juniper physical information is very important for comparison. Pink Flame Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Skyrocket Juniper height is 460.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Pink Flame Tree and Skyrocket Juniper are as follows:
Pink Flame Tree flower color: Rose
Pink Flame Tree leaf color:
Skyrocket Juniper flower color:
- Skyrocket Juniper leaf color: Blue Green
Care of Pink Flame Tree and Skyrocket Juniper
Care of Pink Flame Tree and Skyrocket Juniper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pink Flame Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Skyrocket Juniper 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 Skyrocket Juniper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.