Brachychiton acerifolius (Flame Tree)
Brachychiton acerifolius (Flame Tree) with dense red flower clusters covering the canopy of the tree.
Botanical name: Brachychiton acerifolius
Common name: Flame Tree
Family: Malvaceae
Subfamily: Sterculioideae
Origin: Australia
USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map
USDA Zone: 10-11
Plant form: Large or medium tree; suitable for bonsai
Mature height: 20 ft or more
Sun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor
Cold tolerance: Frost sensitive. Protect from freezing.
Watering: Regular
Flower color: Red, crimson, vinous
Suitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; large gardens
Wildlife: Attracts butterflies and hummingbirdsRainforest tree. This spectacular Australian tree is often conical in shape with dark green glossy leaves, deeply lobed when young. The upper trunk is green. Bright red bell flowers occur when the tree is wholly or partly deciduous, and are followed by thick black pods. Very conspicuous in flower in gardens and in the rainforest.
Similar plants: Brachychiton acerifolius (Flame Tree)
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- Brachychiton megaphyllus (Giant-leaved Kurrajong )
- Brachychiton paradoxus (Red Kurrajong)
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- Brachychiton sp. (Bottle Tree)
Brachychiton acerifolius (Flame Tree) showing clusters of vibrant red bell-shaped flowers
Brachychiton acerifolius (Flame Tree) with vibrant red flowers spread across thin woody branches.
Brachychiton acerifolius (Flame Tree) with many small red flowers spread across the woody tree branches
Brachychiton acerifolius (Flame Tree) covered in a dense mass of small red flowers during peak season
Brachychiton acerifolius (Flame Tree) with glossy green leaves spread across multiple branches under the blue sky.
Brachychiton acerifolius (Flame Tree) cluster of vibrant red bell-shaped flowers on thin woody stems.
Brachychiton acerifolius (Flame Tree) branches filled with bell-shaped red flowers reaching toward the sky.
Brachychiton acerifolius (Flame Tree) with masses of small bell shaped flowers against a clear sky.
Brachychiton acerifolius (Flame Tree) red flower cup pointing right, captured in a detailed close up.
Brachychiton acerifolius (Flame Tree) foliage showing lobed green leaves on a woody branch system.
Brachychiton acerifolius (Flame Tree) with many small red flowers forming a dense cluster on branches.
Brachychiton acerifolius (Flame Tree) with many small red flowers and round buds on the branches.
Brachychiton acerifolius (Flame Tree) displays clusters of waxy red flowers on thin brown branches.
Brachychiton acerifolius (Flame Tree) red flower cluster with slender stems.
Brachychiton acerifolius (Flame Tree) showing masses of intense scarlet flower clusters along bare woody branches.
Brachychiton acerifolius (Flame Tree) covered in thick masses of many small red flower clusters
Brachychiton acerifolius (Flame Tree) red flower clusters with many small buds on thin stems
Brachychiton acerifolius (Flame Tree) branch with red flower clusters and dark green fruit pods
Brachychiton acerifolius (Flame Tree) showing clusters of bell-shaped red flowers reaching toward the sky
Brachychiton acerifolius (Flame Tree) stands tall with abundant red flower clusters alongside deep green leaves.
Brachychiton acerifolius (Flame Tree) brown seed pods hanging from woody branches against deep blue sky
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