Illawarra flame tree - Brachychiton

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Impressive native feature tree for larger gardens, with attractive leaves and stunning in full flower.

Flame trees are deciduous, losing their leaves during winter; clusters of red bell shaped flowers appear spring-summer on the bare branches (or in wetter years, amongst foliage) , followed by dark brown hanging seed pods.

Tubestock plants are usually available November-February as they are propagated seasonally. If we are out of stock, put your email in the box below and we'll message you as soon as the plants are ready.

Tree Image: Bidgee [CC BY-SA 3.0 au]

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Description

Brachychiton acerifolius - Illawarra flame tree

APPEARANCE : Deciduous Australian native tree with a rounded habit and maple-like lobed foliage (acerifolius = leaves like an acer or maple). Leaves fall during the dry season. Bell shaped flame-red flowers follow in clusters during spring-summer, usually on bare branches, and large dark brown wooden pods.
USE FOR : Large gardens as a feature and shade tree. Flowers are slow to appear, approximately 8-10 years but well worth the wait, each year you'll be rewarded with an explosion of fiery coral red blooms.
CLIMATE : Tolerates light frost once established.
PLANTING : Full sun to part shade. Suits most soil types including clay.
CARE: Mulch and water well for up to 12 weeks or until the plant is established. Apply a native slow release fertiliser during spring for maximum flowering and lush new growth.
HEIGHT & WIDTH : 10-20m H x 5-15m W in garden settings, up to 35 metres in its natural habitat.
YOUR PLANTS : These are tubestock plants, healthy young plants with new roots that will establish quickly in your garden. The pot size is 80mm high and 42 mm wide.
You can see an example in the image gallery.
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