Botanical Name: Common Names:
Brachychiton acerifolius populneus Bella Donna Illawarra Flame Tree, Kurrajong,
Native: Foliage Type:
Yes Deciduous
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Trees Broad Domed, Dense, Pyramida, Upright
Description:
Medium native compact tree with glossy green foliage and interesting greenish-grey bark. Small, pink bell shaped flowers from late Spring through to Summer. Great feature / shade tree for residential, streetscapes and large parks. Grows approx. 6m tall x 4m wide.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
4-10m 2-4m
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun, Semi Shade Loam, Sandy, Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Bird Attracting, Borders / Shrubbery, Feature, Foliage Feature / Colour, Habitat, Low Water Garden, Park And Gardens, Playgrounds, Native Garden, Shade Tree
Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free
Cultural Notes:
Plant Care
Keep moist during dry periods, Low phosphorus slow release fertiliser, Mulch well
Family Name: Origin:
Sterculiaceae Australia
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Green
Flower Colour: Pink
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: Summer
Fruit: Yes
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Moderate
Maintenance Level: Low
Water Usage: Low
Drought: High
Frost: Moderate
Wind: Medium / Moderate
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