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Karajong Tree (Brachychiton Discolor)
Brachychiton Discolor
Rs 10,000
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Karajong Tree commands attention with its magnificent display of pink flowers every spring, making it a prized specimen tree. It reaches a commanding height of 25 ft, thrives in full sun, needs moderate watering. Native to Australia, it is well-adapted to Pakistan’s climate and grows successfully in Karachi, Hyderabad, Sukkur, Rahim Yar Khan, Bahawalpur, Multan, Faisalabad, Lahore, Sialkot, Gujranwala, Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Peshawar, Mardan.
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Plant Characteristics
Botanical Name
Brachychiton Discolor
Sunlight
Full Sun
Foliage
Deciduous
Flower Colour
Pink
Plant Type
Tree
Mature Height
25 ft
Description
Karajong Tree (Brachychiton Discolor), is native to Australia, and has found a thriving home in Pakistan’s gardens and landscapes. Prized for its pink flowers that appear in spring, this tree is a valuable addition to any garden. This fast-growing deciduous plant reaches up to 25 ft at maturity, making it an ideal choice for large gardens and open spaces.
Care and Growing Guide
- Sunlight: Full Sun
- Watering: Moderate: water when the top inch of soil feels dry
- Care Level: Intermediate, manageable with basic gardening knowledge
- Pet & Child Safe: Exercise caution around pets and small children
- Placement: Outdoor
- Propagation: Seed
How to Propagate Karajong Tree
Grown from seed, which germinates readily in warm conditions within a few weeks.
Growing in Pakistan
This plant is both heat and drought tolerant, making it exceptionally well-suited to Pakistan’s challenging summers. This plant grows well across most of Pakistan, from Karachi to Islamabad and Peshawar. However, it may need winter protection in the colder highland regions of Quetta, Swat, and the northern areas.
- Recommended Cities: Karachi, Hyderabad, Sukkur, Rahim Yar Khan, Bahawalpur, Multan, Faisalabad, Lahore, Sialkot, Gujranwala, Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Peshawar, Mardan
- Heat Tolerance: Yes
- Drought Tolerance: Yes, survives dry spells once established
Why Choose Karajong Tree?
Whether you are a seasoned gardener or just starting out, Karajong Tree is an excellent choice because it provides generous natural shade for outdoor living spaces and thrives with minimal watering once established.
Plant Details
- Flower Color
- Pink
- Foliage Type
- Deciduous
- Bloom Season
- Spring
- Sun Exposure
- Full Sun
- Water Requirements
- Moderate
- Care Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Placement
- Outdoor
- Pet Child Safe
- Caution
- Growth Rate
- Fast
- Purpose
- Decorative, Shade
- Heat Tolerance
- Yes
- Drought Tolerance
- Yes
Where Karajong Tree grows in Pakistan
Well-suited to these cities
BahawalpurFaisalabadGujranwalaHyderabadIslamabadKarachiLahoreMardanMultanPeshawarRahim Yar KhanRawalpindiSialkotSukkur
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the mature height of Karajong Tree?
Karajong Tree is a fast-growing plant that reaches up to 25 ft at maturity. In Pakistan’s warm climate, expect rapid growth of 2-3 ft per year under good conditions. It typically reaches its full potential within 5-7 years.
Should I worry about Karajong Tree toxicity with kids or pets at home?
While Karajong Tree is not classified as highly toxic, it is best to exercise caution and keep it away from pets and small children who might chew on the leaves. Contact with sap may cause mild skin irritation in some cases.
What is the ideal watering schedule for Karajong Tree?
Karajong Tree needs moderate watering. Water when the top inch of soil feels dry, roughly every 4-5 days in summer and weekly in winter. It tolerates occasional missed waterings once its roots are established.
How long does the flowering season of Karajong Tree last?
Karajong Tree blooms in spring, producing pink flowers. In Pakistan, this typically means February through April, when temperatures begin to warm up.
What kind of light exposure is best for Karajong Tree?
Karajong Tree grows best in full sun. It handles direct Pakistani summer sun without problems, even in cities like Karachi, Multan, and Lahore where temperatures exceed 45 degrees.
Buy Karajong Tree online at Plants.com.pk and have it delivered to your doorstep anywhere in Pakistan.
