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Brachychiton discolor

Pink Flame Tree

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Information by:         Photographer: Greg Applegate

 

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.