Encyclopedia · Malvaceae · Brachychiton acerifolius
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Brachychiton acerifolius
Illawarra Flame Tree
Brachychiton · Malvaceae
A spectacular east-coast canopy tree known for brilliant red flowering on bare branches. It needs generous space and is best reserved for parks, large gardens and landmark commercial landscapes.
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Classification
Genus
Brachychiton
Family
Malvaceae
Common name
Illawarra Flame Tree
Climate
temperate, subtropical
Brachychiton acerifolius belongs to the Brachychiton genus within the Malvaceae family. It performs reliably across temperate, subtropical zones in our experience. It is an Australian native we grow and specify regularly.
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Cultivation
Care sheet.
Water
Moderate
Light
Full sun
Soil
Deep, well-drained soil
Growth rate
Moderate
Mature size
10–20 m H × 6–12 m W
Landscape use
feature tree
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Further reading
- 01Species profile and accepted Australian name — Atlas of Living Australia / Australian Plant Census
- 02Brachychiton acerifolius taxon photograph — Atlas of Living Australia image service
- 03Tree species list - urban suitability and selection attributes — City of Sydney
- 04Tree planting and selection lists — City of Ryde Council