Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Types
-
Cotinus Coggygria, American Smoketree
Habitat
Canopy, Rainforest
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
5-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Spreading
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Rose
Pink, Light Pink, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Gold, Brown
Pink, Light Pink, Rose, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Burgundy, Plum
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Burgundy, Plum
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Yellow, Red, Orange, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green
-
Leaf Shape
Lobulated
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full 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 Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Requires consistently moist soil
Water deeply about once a week
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
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
20-20-20 amount, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 20-30-20 amount, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Root rot
Leaf spot, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Bees
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Used in parkland
Beauty Benefits
-
Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Cholagogue, Febrifuge, Ophthalmic
Part of Plant Used
Seeds, Wood
Leaves
Other Uses
Edible seed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used to make wood shingles
Used as essential oil, Used for making yellow to orange dye, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
BRACHYCHITON discolor
COTINUS 'Grace'
Common Name
Bush Kurrajong, Pink Flame Tree, Queensland Lacebark
Grace Smoketree, Smokebush, Smoketree
In Hindi
Pink Flame Tree
Smokebush
In German
Rosa Flame Tree
Smokebush
In French
Flame Tree Rose
Smokebush
In Spanish
Pink árbol de la llama
Smokebush
In Greek
Ροζ Φλόγα Δέντρο
Smokebush
In Portuguese
Árvore Chama Rosa
Smokebush
In Polish
Różowy Flame Tree
Smokebush
In Latin
Pink arbor flamma
Smokebush
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malvales
Sapindales
Family
Sterculiaceae
Anacardiaceae
Genus
brachychiton
Cotinus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Sterculioideae
Anacardioideae
Season and Care of Pink Flame Tree and Smokebush
Season and care of Pink Flame Tree and Smokebush is important to know. While considering everything about Pink Flame Tree and Smokebush Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pink Flame Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Smokebush season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pink Flame Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Smokebush is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Pink Flame Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Smokebush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pink Flame Tree and Smokebush Physical Information
Pink Flame Tree and Smokebush physical information is very important for comparison. Pink Flame Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Smokebush height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Pink Flame Tree and Smokebush are as follows:
Pink Flame Tree flower color: Rose
Pink Flame Tree leaf color:
Smokebush flower color: Pink, Light Pink and Rose
- Smokebush leaf color: Green, Burgundy and Plum
Care of Pink Flame Tree and Smokebush
Care of Pink Flame Tree and Smokebush include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pink Flame Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Smokebush 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 Smokebush needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.