Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Australia
Eastern Asia, China
Types
-
Chinese windmill palm, windmill palm ,Chusan palm
Habitat
Canopy, Rainforest
Lawn
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
7-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Gold, Brown
Dark Blue, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Lobulated
Umbrella Like
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
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought, Soil Compaction
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
reseeds, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Requires consistently moist soil
Regular watering during dry periods
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, Partial shade
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
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Astringent, Haemostatic
Part of Plant Used
Seeds, Wood
Flowers
Other Uses
Edible seed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used to make wood shingles
Fine spines and trichomes are used as fiber for weaving, Weaving into Mats and Bags
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
BRACHYCHITON discolor
TRACHYCARPUS fortunei
Common Name
Bush Kurrajong, Pink Flame Tree, Queensland Lacebark
Chinese Windmill Palm, Windmill Palm
In Hindi
Pink Flame Tree
Windmill Palm
In German
Rosa Flame Tree
Trachycarpus fortunei
In French
Flame Tree Rose
Chinesische Hanfpalme
In Spanish
Pink árbol de la llama
Trachycarpus fortunei
In Greek
Ροζ Φλόγα Δέντρο
Windmill Palm
In Portuguese
Árvore Chama Rosa
Windmill Palm
In Polish
Różowy Flame Tree
Trachycarpus fortunei
In Latin
Pink arbor flamma
Windmill Palm
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Sterculiaceae
Arecaceae
Genus
brachychiton
Trachycarpus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Sterculieae
Corypheae
Subfamily
Sterculioideae
Coryphoideae
Season and Care of Pink Flame Tree and Windmill Palm
Season and care of Pink Flame Tree and Windmill Palm is important to know. While considering everything about Pink Flame Tree and Windmill Palm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pink Flame Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Windmill Palm season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pink Flame Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Windmill Palm is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Pink Flame Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Windmill Palm is Acidic, Neutral.
Pink Flame Tree and Windmill Palm Physical Information
Pink Flame Tree and Windmill Palm physical information is very important for comparison. Pink Flame Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Windmill Palm height is 610.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Pink Flame Tree and Windmill Palm are as follows:
Pink Flame Tree flower color: Rose
Pink Flame Tree leaf color:
Windmill Palm flower color: Yellow
- Windmill Palm leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Pink Flame Tree and Windmill Palm
Care of Pink Flame Tree and Windmill Palm include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pink Flame Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Windmill Palm 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 Windmill Palm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.