Illawarra Flame Tree
Illawarra Flame Tree
Brachychiton acerifolius
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Expected Height Range: |
10 m - 20 m |
Spread Range: | Up to 10 m |
Flower Season/s: | Spring and Summer |
Flower Colour/s: | |
Plant life cycle: | Perennial |
Native to subtropical regions of eastern Australia, especially in coastal rainforests and along rainforest margins. | |
Leaf information: | Lobed leaves that resemble maple leaves |
Preferred Soil: | Prefers well-drained soils and can tolerate sandy to clay soils, provided they are not waterlogged. It does best in soil with moderate moisture but will tolerate drier conditions once established. |
Admired for its spectacular display of brilliant red flowers that appear in late spring to early summer, creating a showstopping burst of colour. These flowers provide an important nectar source for birds, supporting native wildlife. This hardy, drought-tolerant tree can adapt to a range of conditions, making it a resilient and low-maintenance choice. It’s a fantastic feature tree that brings vibrancy and attracts local fauna to the garden.
Care Considerations: | Relatively low-maintenance and adapts well to various conditions once established. It requires moderate watering during the initial growth phase but becomes drought-tolerant once mature. Mulching around the base helps retain moisture and suppress weeds, though fertilisation is rarely needed. Pruning is optional and can be done to shape the tree or control size, but it generally maintains a lovely, natural form without intervention. |
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