Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Australia
India, Nepal, China, Japan, Korea
Types
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Cornus controversa
Habitat
Canopy, Rainforest
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
5-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Rose
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Gold, Brown
Burgundy, Dark Blue, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Light Yellow, Burgundy, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green
-
Leaf Shape
Lobulated
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
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
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought, Soil Compaction
-
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Requires consistently moist soil
Requires regular watering during dry weather
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
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
-
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Root rot
Bacterial leaf spot, Canker, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Used in parkland
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Antiphlogistic
Part of Plant Used
Seeds, Wood
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Edible seed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used to make wood shingles
Oil used in the lubricating and soap industry
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
BRACHYCHITON discolor
CORNUS controversa
Common Name
Bush Kurrajong, Pink Flame Tree, Queensland Lacebark
Giant Dogwood, Wedding Cake Tree
In Hindi
Pink Flame Tree
Wedding Cake Tree
In German
Rosa Flame Tree
Hochzeitstorte Baum
In French
Flame Tree Rose
Gâteau de mariage Arbre
In Spanish
Pink árbol de la llama
Pastel de bodas del árbol
In Greek
Ροζ Φλόγα Δέντρο
Γαμήλια τούρτα Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Árvore Chama Rosa
Árvore do bolo de casamento
In Polish
Różowy Flame Tree
Wedding Cake Drzewo
In Latin
Pink arbor flamma
MUSTACEUM ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Sterculiaceae
Cornaceae
Genus
brachychiton
Cornus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Sterculioideae
Cornoideae
Properties of Pink Flame Tree and Wedding Cake Tree
Wondering what are the properties of Pink Flame Tree and Wedding Cake Tree? We provide you with everything About Pink Flame Tree and Wedding Cake Tree. Pink Flame Tree doesn't have thorns and Wedding Cake Tree doesn't have thorns. Also Pink Flame Tree does not have fragrant flowers. Pink Flame Tree has allergic reactions like and Wedding Cake Tree 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 Wedding Cake Tree and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Pink Flame Tree and Wedding Cake Tree
Season and care of Pink Flame Tree and Wedding Cake Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Pink Flame Tree and Wedding Cake Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pink Flame Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Wedding Cake Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pink Flame Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Wedding Cake Tree is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Pink Flame Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Wedding Cake Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Pink Flame Tree and Wedding Cake Tree Physical Information
Pink Flame Tree and Wedding Cake Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Pink Flame Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Wedding Cake Tree height is 1,070.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Pink Flame Tree and Wedding Cake Tree are as follows:
Pink Flame Tree flower color: Rose
Pink Flame Tree leaf color:
Wedding Cake Tree flower color: White and Ivory
- Wedding Cake Tree leaf color: Green
Care of Pink Flame Tree and Wedding Cake Tree
Care of Pink Flame Tree and Wedding Cake Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pink Flame Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Wedding Cake Tree pruning is done . In summer Pink Flame Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Wedding Cake Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.