A spectacular flowering tree, an iconic Australian native. The leaves are shed before flowering in late spring to summer, and the bell shaped flowers can cover the whole tree in a glorious display. Flowering can be variable from year to year. A small to medium spreading tree. In its natural habitat it can grow to 40 metres, but generally reaches will only reach around 10- 20 metres tall in cultivation. The seed is nutritious and can be eaten after toasting.
Brachychiton acerifolius – Illawarra Flame Tree
Plant Information
Plant Type - Small tree, Large tree
Common Name - Illawarra Flame Tree
Scientific Name - Brachychiton acerifolius
Family - Malvaceae
Cultivar Name -
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Minimum Height - 10
Maximum Height - 40
Minimum Width - 5
Maximum Width - 15
Flower Colour - Red
Flowering Time - Spring, Summer
pH Level - Acid, Neutral
Soil Type - Loamy, Sandy loam, Clay loam
Plant Environment -
Climate Zone - Sub-tropical, Warm temperate, Cool temperate, Mediterranean
Light - Sunny, Light shade
Growth Habit - Deciduous, Spreading
Life Span -
Soil Moisture - Well-drained, Moist moderate drainage
Propagation Method - Seed
Frost Tolerance - Tolerates light frost
Plant Usage - Feature plant, Wow factor
Special Uses - Edible, Street tree
Attracts Wildlife - Bees, Nectar eating birds, Butterflies, Other insects
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