Brachychiton discolor
“Lace Bark”
TREE FROM 20 TO 30 METRES TALLAttractive spreading tree, blotchy grey bark, heart shaped leaves to 30cm long & large pink flowers in Spring/Summer when leaves are absent. Frost & drought tolerant. Attracts Aeroplane & Blue butterfly larvae. Roasted seed is bush tucker.
Suitability | |
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Category | Tall Trees: 10m & Over |
Family | Malvaceae |
Aspect | Full Sun / Filtered Sun |
Soil | Adaptable |
Habitat | Dry Rainforest |
Features | |
Bush Food Plants, Butterfly Plants, Clay Tolerant Species, Drought Tolerant Species, Frost Tolerant Plants, Rainforest Garden Plants, Shade Providing Trees | |
Localities | |
Enoggera Catchment, Ipswich area, Pine Rivers |