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'
Width 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:
Move turf away form sidewalks and pavement.
Instead plant shrubs or groundcovers next to the pavement, and water with low-flow drip or bubbler system to eliminate runoff from turf sprinklers