Botanical Name: Common Names:
Brachychiton bidwillii spectabilis Jasper Bells Dwarf Kurrajong Tree, Little Kurrajong,
Native: Foliage Type:
Yes Deciduous
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Trees Broad Domed, Rounded
Description:
Small native tree with glossy green foliage and clusters of orange-pink bell shaped flowers appearing along branches from late Spring through Summer. Great feature for residential and parks. Grows approx. 5m tall x 3m wide.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
4-10m 2-4m
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun Any, Clay, Loam, Sandy, Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Bird Attracting, Borders / Shrubbery, Feature, Low Water Garden, Rockery, Tropical Garden, Native Garden
Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free
Cultural Notes:
Plant Care
Keep moist during dry periods, Low phosphorus slow release fertiliser
Family Name: Origin:
Malvaceae Australia
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Green
Flower Colour: Orange, Pink
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: Spring, Summer
Fruit: Insignificant
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Slow
Maintenance Level: Low
Water Usage: Low
Drought: High
Frost: High
Wind: High