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    • Photo of Brachychiton acerifolius flower by Karl Gercens III

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    Brachychiton acerifolius

    Also Known As

    • Australian Flametree
    • Flame Bottletree
    • Flame Kurrajong
    • Illawarra Flame Tree

    Plant type

    tree

    size

    • H: 40'-60'
    • W: 30'-40'

    planting zones

    • 10a-11

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    Brachychiton acerifolius plant details

    Brachychiton acerifolius is a broadleaf deciduous tree with green foliage. In spring and summer red flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and regular water. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Brachychiton acerifolius

    Plant type: tree
    Plant family: malvaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 30 FT - 40 FT - wide, 40 FT - 60 FT - tall
    Flowers: red blooms in spring and summer
    Uses: exotic, showy, tropical-looking

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Brachychiton acerifolius

    USDA Zones: 10a - 11
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: regular
    Soil needs: well-drained

    Gardening facts about Brachychiton acerifolius plant

    How to Grow Brachychiton acerifolius

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Water Needs

      • dry in summer

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • red

    • Flower Season

      • spring
      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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    Brachychiton discolor

    aka Sterculia discolor, Pink Flame Lacebark Tree

    Plant Type

    Tree

    Zones

    9a-11

    Size

    Height: 15'-25'

    Width: 15'-25'

    • sun
    • regular - drought tolerant
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Brachychiton discolor form by The Ruth Bancroft Garden
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    Brachychiton rupestris

    aka Kurrajong, Narrowleaf Bottle Tree, Queensland Bottle Tree

    Plant Type

    Tree

    Zones

    9a-11

    Size

    Height: 25'-40'

    Width: 20'-30'

    • sun
    • regular - drought tolerant
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Brachychiton rupestris form by Waltzing Matilija
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    Brachychiton populneus

    aka Poecilodermis populnea, Black Kurrajong, Bottle Tree, Bottletree, Kurrajong, Northern Kurrajong, White-flower Kurrajong

    Plant Type

    Tree

    Zones

    9b-11

    Size

    Height: 30'-50'

    Width: 20'-30'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Brachychiton populneus flower by Karl Gercens III
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