Brachychiton discolor

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Pink Flame Tree

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor Photographer: Greg Applegate

Description

This tall tree will grow 40'-75' high and will do best in full sun and well-drained soil. The rose-pink, salmon blooms it produces will open after the tree loses its leaves in late spring. The flowers and large pods are covered with a dense fuzzy coating.

Plant Type

Tree

Height Range

25-40'

Flower Color

Pink

Flower Season

n/a

Leaf Color

Dark Green, Grey Green

Bark Color

Green, Grey

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full

Water

Medium

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Well-drained, Dry

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Mediterranean, Tropical

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers, Specimen, Standard

Seasonal Interest

Spring, Summer

Location Uses

Lawn, Park, Roadside, Street Tree

Special Uses

Shade Tree

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Check the soil's moisture level before watering.

You can reduce your water use 20-50% by regularly checking the soil before watering.