Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Australia
Caribbean, South America
Types
-
Pinks Mammoth, African Pride, Late Gold, Geffner, Hilary White
Habitat
Canopy, Rainforest
Warm and moist climatic conditions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
10-13
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Rose
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Gold, Brown
Light Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lobulated
oblong or narrow-lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
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
Container
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Requires consistently moist soil
Do Not over Water, Does not require regular 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, 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
Prune young trees into an open vase shape
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Root rot
Anthracnose, Diplodia rot, Leaf spot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Fruit Bats
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Diabetes, Diarrhea
Part of Plant Used
Seeds, Wood
Bark, Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Edible seed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used to make wood shingles
Used to make hair tonic, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
BRACHYCHITON discolor
ANNONA squamosa
Common Name
Bush Kurrajong, Pink Flame Tree, Queensland Lacebark
Sugar Apple
In Hindi
Pink Flame Tree
सीताफल
In German
Rosa Flame Tree
Zuckerapfel
In French
Flame Tree Rose
Sugar Apple
In Spanish
Pink árbol de la llama
Manzana de azúcar
In Greek
Ροζ Φλόγα Δέντρο
ζάχαρη της Apple
In Portuguese
Árvore Chama Rosa
Pinha
In Polish
Różowy Flame Tree
Cukier Jabłko
In Latin
Pink arbor flamma
Sugar Apple
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malvales
Magnoliales
Family
Sterculiaceae
Annonaceae
Genus
brachychiton
Annona
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Subfamily
Sterculioideae
Maloideae
Properties of Pink Flame Tree and Sugar Apple
Wondering what are the properties of Pink Flame Tree and Sugar Apple? We provide you with everything About Pink Flame Tree and Sugar Apple. Pink Flame Tree doesn't have thorns and Sugar Apple doesn't have thorns. Also Pink Flame Tree does not have fragrant flowers. Pink Flame Tree has allergic reactions like and Sugar Apple 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 Sugar Apple and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Pink Flame Tree and Sugar Apple
Season and care of Pink Flame Tree and Sugar Apple is important to know. While considering everything about Pink Flame Tree and Sugar Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pink Flame Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Sugar Apple season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pink Flame Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Sugar Apple is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pink Flame Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Sugar Apple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pink Flame Tree and Sugar Apple Physical Information
Pink Flame Tree and Sugar Apple physical information is very important for comparison. Pink Flame Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Sugar Apple height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Pink Flame Tree and Sugar Apple are as follows:
Pink Flame Tree flower color: Rose
Pink Flame Tree leaf color:
Sugar Apple flower color: Yellow green
- Sugar Apple leaf color: Light Green
Care of Pink Flame Tree and Sugar Apple
Care of Pink Flame Tree and Sugar Apple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pink Flame Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sugar Apple pruning is done Prune young trees into an open vase shape. In summer Pink Flame Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sugar Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.