Brachychiton acerifolius
ILLAWARRA FLAME TREE
Malvaceae-Sterculioideae

 
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Plant type: deciduous tree

Hardiness zones: 9b-11

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline
15m
Plant habit
 
8m

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Origins: Australia, Sydney region region, NSW, QLD

Other Botanical Names: Chichaea acerifolia, Clompanus acerifolia, Sterculia acerifolia

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Brachychiton acerifolius
ILLAWARRA FLAME TREE
Malvaceae-Sterculioideae

 

  Plant type: deciduous tree

Hardiness zones: 9b-11

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline
15m
Plant habit
 
8m

FEATURES

Flowers: red

Flowering Time: early spring to early summer

Ornamental Fruit: boat pod


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits tropical, mediterranean & bush designs

Uses: street tree, shade tree

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average






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