Brachychiton acerifolius grow and care – tree of the genus Brachychiton also known as Illawarra Flame Tree, Brachychiton acerifolius perennial deciduous plant used as ornamental attract pollinators plant, can grow in subtropics, mediterranean, desert, temperate or tropics climate and growing in hardiness zone 9+.
Leaves color green the shape is lobed with five lobes.
Flower color red, small flowers in bell shape grow in inflorescence.
Well drained soil
What is the best way to start growing?
Plant / Seed
Is it necessary to graft or use vegetative reproduction?
No
Difficulties or problems when growing:
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Planting season:
Spring, summer, autumn
Pests and diseases:
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Pruning season:
Autumn
How to prune:
Just for design
Size of the plant?
10-20 m, 30-60 feet
Growth speed in optimal condition:
Medium growing
Water requirement:
Average amount of water
Light conditions in optimal condition for growing:
Full Sun / Half Shade
Is it possible to grow indoor as houseplant?
No
Growing is also possible in a planter /flowerpot / containers:
Yes
Bloom season:
Spring
General information about the flower
Red small flowers in bell shape grow in inflorescence
Scientific name: Brachychiton acerifolius
Planting Season: Autumn Planting, Spring Planting, Summer planting
Light exposure requirements: Full sun Plants, Part shade Plants
Climates that the plant can grow: Desert Climate, Mediterranean Climate, Subtropics Climate, Temperate Climate, Tropics Climate
Growing speed of the plant: Average growing plants
Plant life-form: Deciduous, Perennial plant, Tree
Plant Uses: Attract pollinators, Bonsai, Shade tree
Requirements for watering the plant: Regularly water
Hardiness zones: Hardiness zone 10, Hardiness zone 11, Hardiness zone 12, Hardiness zone 13, Hardiness zone 9
Ornamental parts: Ornamental flower, Ornamental leaves, Ornamental plant
Leaf color:
Blooming season: Spring flowers
Flower colors: Red flower
Harvest Season:
Edible Parts:
Culinary uses: