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Illawarra flame tree Brachychiton acerifolius
When it flowers
- January, not flowering
- February, not flowering
- March, not flowering
- April, not flowering
- May, not flowering
- June, not flowering
- July, not flowering
- August, not flowering
- September, not flowering
- October, not flowering
- November, flowering
- December, flowering
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Spectacular rainforest tree that drops its leaves and flowers scarlet in late spring.
In a good year the whole crown turns red with small bell flowers, usually after the tree drops some or all of its leaves. Can take many years to flower from seed.
In the garden
- Leaves
- Large, glossy, often lobed leaves.
- Attracts
- Birds and pollinating insects
- Flowers
- Masses of small scarlet bells on bare branches.
Growing conditions
- Climate
- Subtropical and temperate
- Light
- Full sun
- Soil
- Sandy and loam
- Frost
- Light frost
- Water
- Some dry spells
Planting and care
- Grown from
- Seed
Where it comes from
- Native to
- New South Wales and Queensland
- Natural range
- Coastal rainforests of NSW and Queensland.
Where to buy
Widely available.
We don't have stockists listed for this plant yet. Local native nurseries are often the best place to ask.
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Further reading
- Brachychiton acerifolius on the Atlas of Living Australia (Atlas of Living Australia)