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Brachychiton populneus
Kurrajong
Brachychiton · Malvaceae
A resilient small to medium tree with a dense crown and swollen water-storing trunk. Kurrajong tolerates heat and dry conditions and is valuable for shade in larger low-water landscapes.
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Classification
Genus
Brachychiton
Family
Malvaceae
Common name
Kurrajong
Climate
temperate, subtropical
Brachychiton populneus 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
Low once established
Light
Full sun
Soil
Well-drained soil
Growth rate
Moderate
Mature size
8–15 m H × 5–10 m W
Landscape use
shade tree
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Further reading
- 01Species profile and accepted Australian name — Atlas of Living Australia / Australian Plant Census
- 02Brachychiton populneus 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