Brachychiton acerifolius

Flame Tree, Illawarra Flame Tree, Australian Flame Tree, Lacebark Tree

Brachychiton acerifolius is native to Australia and can grow up to 30 meters high. In tropical and subtropical regions, this tree is used for planting in parks and along roadsides.

Brachychiton acerifolius
Brachychiton acerifolius in Malaga (Spain).

Characteristics & Description

Height, habit: Up to 30 meters, tree
Life cycle: Perennial
Poisonous: No
Origin: Australia (New South Wales, Queensland) (distribution map)
USDA zone: 10 (36 °F/2 °C)

Brachychiton acerifolius

Botany

Name: Brachychiton acerifolius
Family: Malvaceae

Brachychiton acerifolius

Categories: Blue & Purple Flowers | Shrubs & Trees |

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