Brachychiton acerifolius
“Flame Tree”
TREE TO 30 METRES TALLBeautiful deciduous tree, spectacular display of red flowers in Spring & ornamental light green foliage. Nectar & seeds attract birds. Host to Tailed Emperor butterfly. Seeds are bush tucker after roasting & pounding. Hardy in most situations.
| Suitability | |
|---|---|
| Category | Tall Trees: 10m & Over |
| Family | Malvaceae |
| Aspect | Full Shade / Filtered Sun |
| Soil | Adaptable, Moist, Well-drained |
| Habitat | Sub-Tropical Rainforest |
| Features | |
| Localities | |
| Cubberla Creek, Ipswich area, Logan City, Pine Rivers, Sunshine Coast district | |
