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  Brachychiton acerifolius - Illawarra flame tree

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  Brachychiton acerifolius_ - flame tree

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  Brachychiton acerifolius_ - flame tree

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.