Brachychiton discolor
Pink Flame Tree, Queensland Lacebar
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:
As the weather gets hotter avoid the temptation to increase run times.
Instead, schedule more start times with one to two hours in between to allow the water from the previous session to soak in before watering again.