Illawarra Flame Tree
Brachychiton acerifolius · Malvaceae
A spectacular Australian native that drops its leaves to reveal a blaze of bell-shaped scarlet flowers smothering the bare branches in early summer. A stunning feature shade tree.
At a glance
Good for
- Shade Tree
- Feature / Specimen
- Bird-Attracting
- Coastal / Salt-Tolerant
- Thornless