Brachychiton discolor
Pink Flame Tree
Description
Lacebark is a medium sized tree with strong green trunk when young, aging to grey. It is suitable for large garden spaces and park areas. It is grown as a street tree in Australia and California. Leaves shed before flowering bright pink flowers in early summer (usually). It is also an excellent container plant for indoor or patio. It is a great landscape tree for swimming pools as they have a compact root system and not a lot of leaf drop.
Plant Type
Tree
Height Range
25-40', 40-60', 60-100'
Width Range
25-40', 40-60'
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, Half
Water
Very Low, Low
Growth Rate
Moderate, Slow
Soil Type
Sandy, Loam
Soil Condition
Average, Well-drained
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:
Mulching around plants helps retain water and improves the soil.