Brachychiton acerifolius
Illawarra Flame Tree
Brachychiton is a genus of 30 or more species, most of which occur in dry tropical parts of Australia. They are large shrubs or trees. Illawarra flame tree is the most commonly cultivated species which sports bright red bell-shaped flowers that often cover the whole tree. It is a common tree in cultivation.
Contributed by @Doicee
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Full sun to partial shade
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Very little water
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Frost Hardy: 23F (-5°C)
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Moist and free draining
Common name
Illawarra Flame Tree
Latin name
Brachychiton acerifolius
type
Trees or Shrubs
family
Malvaceae
ph
6.5 - 8.5 Acid - Neutral
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Light
Full sun to partial shade
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Frost
Frost Hardy: 23F (-5°C)
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Soil
Moist and free draining
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Water
Very little water
Plant & bloom calendar
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Best time to plant
full grown dimensions
15.00 M
20.00 M
Brachychiton acerifolius
Brachychiton is a genus of 30 or more species, most of which occur in dry tropical parts of Australia. They are large shrubs or trees. Illawarra flame tree is the most commonly cultivated species which sports bright red bell-shaped flowers that often cover the whole tree. It is a common tree in cultivation.
Planting
From Early Spring TO Mid Spring
Although it is a widely tolerant tree, flame tree prefers moist to dry soil in which to grow. After it becomes established it will tolerate drought and temperatures down to 25 degrees Fahrenheit, but it prefers mild weather. It grows well in loam to sandy soil with pHs ranging from slightly acidic to highly alkaline, and withstands salinity well, as long as the weather is not too cold.
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